Gustave Baumann
Sorry I haven't blogged in a while. I wanted to leave my album up for a while, you know, for publicity and stuff.
Anywho, a couple of weeks ago, Josie and I stopped by the New Mexico Museum of Art for a Gustave Baumann show. Mr. Baumann came to the States via Germany and was one of the leading color woodcut artists in America at the beginning of the 20th century. He settled in Santa Fe and his work depicted the southwestern landscapes and scenes from the pueblo life for over 50 years. I was pumped, I mean, look at his flawless technique.
What I would do for this print. This was one of my favorites. Sorry about the reflections.
His use of color, his execution, and imagery is beautiful. Very inspiring, makes me want to experiment with some color.
This piece made me want to give up printmaking. Next to this amazing tree were the 6 blocks, 1 for each color he used. Cut meticulously, with perfect registration. Makes me think of the Japanese woodblocks done eons ago, and how color woodcuts are becoming a lost art.
Some woodcut graphic design. Gave me ideas for some wedding invitations I'll be doing soon.
After having children, Master Baumann started designing Marionettes.
He got real serious about it and began carving them from scratch. Not only that, he started making the sets too, all carved by hand. His Marionette shows are still performed today in Santa Fe during the Holiday season (using replicas, of course).
Mind-blowing. This show really opened up my eyes and helped me start thinking about 3-D possibilities.
Drunk Cowboy.
He also painted the backgrounds of the sets with oils. He was a very talented man.
This native dance set was my favorite. Thank you Gustave Baumann.
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