Traces of Presence: A Woodcut Printmaking Exhibition

Traces of Presence: A Woodcut Printmaking

ExhibitionExhibition Dates: 23–31 August 2025, 11am to 7pm

Opening Reception: 22 August 2025, 6 to 9pm

Traces of Presence repositions woodcut printmaking as a contemporary language. It is raw, immediate, and deeply rooted in materiality. Moving beyond the idea of printmaking as reproduction, this exhibition highlights the process, presence, and physicality of the medium.

Traditionally seen as a means to an end, the woodblock is often treated as secondary to the prints it produces. Here, it takes center stage as an artwork in its own right. Carved surfaces bear traces of labor, revision, and intent, prompting viewers to reflect on how meaning is shaped not only through the image but also through the act of making.

The artist presents key works from the past ten years, with each year represented by a specific anchor piece. Together, these works form a timeline of practice, marking a sustained engagement…