Mokulito ( Japanese Lithography)

Join the artists from Maldita Estampa Print Studio & Gallery in Barcelona, Spain for this insightful Mokulito demonstration.
A technique originating in Japan, created by artist Seishi Ozaku, a professor at Tama Art University in the 1970s. Unlike traditional lithography, Mokulito uses wood as a matrix instead of limestone or aluminum. The technique is quite recent compared to procedures created centuries ago. It is an interesting fusion that essentially consists of combining two opposing technical procedures, on the one hand, relief engraving (woodcut) and planographic engraving (lithography).
The mixture of graphic media within it makes it possible to produce engraved prints with a high level of fidelity, the wood matrix provides qualities such as texture, and the characteristic grain of this material, to which is added the delicacy of the drawing or the layers of tones in lithography. The printing process does not require conventional lithographic equipment, it is printed on the intaglio press, which allows us to work in large format.

Come to know and experiment with this magic technique whose plastic versatility makes it an accessible, attractive and innovative technique.

This demonstration will be shown as a video in Spanish with English subtitles. After the video, artists will review the technique and answer audience questions.

Mokulito ( Japanese Lithography) Demonstration