Woodcut Printing

Woodcut printing is one of the oldest artistic techniques, dating back over a thousand years. Each print begins with a block of wood, I use Japanese magnolia, into which the image is carefully carved by hand. The raised surfaces are then inked and pressed onto paper, transferring the design with a distinctive clarity and texture that no modern method can replicate.

Because every line is carved directly into the wood, the process requires patience, attention and a deep connection to the image itself. This gives each print a unique character: subtle variations in grain, pressure and density of ink make every impression one of a kind.

In the context of Orthodox iconography, the woodcut technique echoes the tradition of craftsmanship and devotion that has shaped sacred art for centuries, allowing the timeless beauty of the icons to shine through in a simple, authentic, and enduring way.

Paper Icons also have a long history in Orthodox Art:
Originally used as an inexpensive method to produce larger quantities of sacred art and to make Icons accessible for everyone, it can be seen as an homage to the craftsmanship and the beauty of things made by hand today.

If you are interested to learn more about this topic, here is a beautiful article:
orthodoxartsjournal.org/the-printmaking-tradition-on-mount-athos/