October - November 2024, Boston College 203 Gallery
More than a Village
“Each piece requires designing four different woodblocks, and each block must be precisely aligned to print the same pattern in the exact position, layering four or more colors to create the final image.”
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While woodblock prints are tangible and can become commercialized products, the process of art-making, the philosophy of an art of impermanence and the artisan’s spirit of craftmanship are intangible.
What conditions are necessary for an Intangible cultural heritage to outlive its mortal human components? what can we do personally, in our communities and as a society to preserve intangible cultural heritage?
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sustainability is about a long-term orientation that continuously fosters virtues over time. The perseverance of past generations needs the current generation’s adaptability and innovation to create lasting future impacts.
how can artists raise awareness about sustainability through both content and form? What are practices we should stop / continue / keep doing?
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woodblock printing is one of the earliest technology that enabled mass printing and distribution of knowledge. However, it is time-consuming and costly, thus now facing the threat of being replaced by more efficient laser cutting technologies.
In a time when faster technologies are taking precedence, how can we ensure the preservation and continued relevance of slow technologies rich in cultural heritage and craftsmanship?
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aesthetic education plays a key role in promoting cultural exchange, allowing individuals to de exposed to different ways of visual communication across global communities.
How can art-making and aesthetic education lead to interdisciplinary inquiries that connect diverse fields like science, history, and social justice, enriching our understanding of complex global challenges?
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the woodblock prints designs show the natural world’s profound influences on artistic expression and cultural identity. The interconnectedness of ecological and cultural narratives urge viewers to reflect on their own relationship with the world around them.
How can a deeper understanding of the symbiotic relationship between nature and culture inspire us to cultivate greater environmental stewardship within our communities?
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cultivating Gen Z's interest in traditional cultural heritage and a sense of mission for its protection and development is not an easy task. folk artist communities are struggling to pass down Intangible Cultural Heritage such as woodblock printing to the next generation.
In today's context where many college students are unemployed upon graduation, is it possible to optimize the allocation of idle human resources by encouraging young people to contribute to traditional art?