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Monju Bosatsu
Mokuhanga woodblock hand rubbed onto mulberry paper
8x10 in
2021

In Manju Bosatsu, I reference a historical Japanese woodblock. I'm interested in preserving the art from of Buddha woodblocks. In Tibetan Buddhist art, Thangka woodblocks are very rare. One of the few remaining monasteries, under Chinese occupation, Derge monastery mostly makes sutras but has historical woodblocks
Likewise most Buddha woodblocks are now Buddha stamps at temples in Japan. Pre Ukioyo-e Buddha woodblocks were the main form of Buddhist artwork imported from China. At the onset of Ukioyo-e Buddha woodblocks became obsolete, they were carved as woodblocks, a key block outline, and then hand painted.Then, they disappeared. Shiko Munakata began carving woodblocks again but that has not continued post Munakata. I would like to change that.

Title: Manju Bosatsu
Artist: Faith Stone
Medium: Mokuhanga woodblocks with watercolor and sumi ink
Size: 8x10 artwork on 9x12 Kozo-shi
Limited edition: 1/24

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