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About the Artist
Using a simple, yet powerful language of black and white lines and dots, Luo Xiangke has created a unique style of woodblock carving that is at once intriguing to the eye and meditative to the soul. Luo has been honored by numerous national and regional awards, and his work resides in the permanent collection of the China Art Museum. Luo was born in 1964 in Lian Yuan, in the Hunan province. He Received his master's degree from Beijing's Central Art Institute, and he currently teaches at an art college in Hunan.
About Woodblocks
The ancient Chinese tradition of woodblock engraving and printing dates back more than 1000 years to the Tang Dynasty. Originally used to duplicate illustrations in books, this art reached its first peak in Ming Dynasty. This tradition was re-invigorated during the Chinese revolution to become a popular art form in modern China.
Mr. Luo's woodblocks are designed to showcase the beauty of the original carvings themselves, and are not just for printing. Each is engraved on plywood using simple tools. Due to the variation in the wood, each may vary in design, color and texture.
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