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Artwork for The Unfinished Print : A Mokuhanga Podcast

The Unfinished Print : A Mokuhanga Podcast

Andre Zadorozny
Mokuhanga
Printmaking
Japanese Woodblock Printing
Japan
Japanese Art
Art Education
Meiji Woodblock Prints
Art
Creative Process
Hokusai
Edo Period
Cochineal Dye
Naphthol Dye
Washi
Cultural History
Teaching
Ukiyo-E
Printmaking Techniques
William Anderson
Prussian Blue

The Unfinished Print is a podcast dedicated to exploring the art of Japanese woodblock printing, or mokuhanga. It offers an in-depth look at the printmakers, carvers, gallerists, and collectors involved in this unique art form. Through interviews, Andre Zadorozny, a mokuhanga printmaker himself, delves into what mokuhanga means to so many people.

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Blending different cultures, whether artistically or internationally, comes into play in everyone's mokuhanga. Your work is infused with your life, your city, your family, and even cultures from abroad. I personally think it's inescapable, and that's... more

Producers of mokuhanga prints who also teach art at the academic level have always intrigued me. The balance between the solitary work of a printmaker and the responsibilities of teaching a wide range of artistic disciplines must be both complex and,... more

The longer you create mokuhanga, the more your individual tastes reveal themselves in your own work, your style, your ideas, and your unique way of seeing the world. These are the qualities that make a mokuhanga artist or craftsperson shine, and they... more

On this episode of The Unfinished Print: A Mokuhanga Podcast, I have the opportunity to speak with Kazuko Hioki, Head of Preservation and Preservation Librarian/Conservator at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. We discuss how washi was used in book ... more

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Recent Guests

Melissa Schulenburg
Independent printmaker, member of the Mokuhanga Sisters Collective, Professor of Art and Art History at St. Lawrence University
St. Lawrence University
Episode: Melissa Schulenberg - Printmaker : A Beautiful Jump
Daniel Kelly
Printmaker based in Kyoto, studied with Tokuriki
Independent artist / Kyoto studios
Episode: Daniel Kelly - Printmaker : You've Got To Do It Yourself
Kazuko Hioki
Head of Preservation and Preservation Librarian Conservator at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Library
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Episode: Kazuko Hioki - Conservator : A Humble Utility Project
Yvonne Hering
Australian printmaker and Mokuhanga educator
Independent artist
Episode: Yvonne Hering - Printmaker : Ars Longa, Vita Brevis
Raluca Iancu
Mokuhanga printmaker
MI Lab, Iowa State University (Associate Professor of Art and Visual Culture, Printmaking)
Episode: Raluca Iancu - Printmaker : Setting Intentions
Seiko Musashi
Exporter, art program coordinator, translator for Ogawa Washi
Ogawa Washi
Episode: Ogawa Washi w/ Seiko Musashi : Stick To Your Principals
Gotō Hidehiko
Mokuhanga printmaker and master Baren maker
Episode: Hidehiko Gotō - Printmaker/Master Baren Maker
Roslyn Kean
Printmaker exploring traditional Mokuhanga techniques with a contemporary perspective.
Episode: Roslyn Kean - Printmaker : The Spectrum Of Colours That Exist
Sarah Brayer
Visual artist living in Kyoto, known for her Mokuhanga and aquatint works.
Episode: Sarah Brayer : Printmaker - Nothing In Isolation

Host

André Zadorozny
Host of The Unfinished Print; Mokuhanga printmaker with experience in education and community projects.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Wonder full

    Andrez is a great interviewer/ he knows when to question and when to step back. These podcasts are a gift- even if I was not interested in mokuhanga I would listen to these interesting people who share their purpose, craft, history and stories. They are my companion on long journeys and listened to more than once. Thank you. J

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Minna162
    Australia3 years ago
  • Amazing mokuhanga lives

    Love hearing everyone’s story around mokuhanga and how they develop their work with this technique. I am just starting to learn about it and it is so fascinating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SlowTurtleMovingSlow
    Spain4 years ago
  • Delightfully esoteric!

    If you enjoy hearing artists explain their processes, you’ll love The Unfinished Print. Every episode delivers with fascinating guests and new-to-you information about printmaking materials, techniques, history, and philosophy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr Mummy
    United States4 years ago
  • Inspiring.

    This is a go to podcast for anyone interested in Japanese woodblock printing. Andre’s thoughtful questions are both instructive on Mokuhanga techniques as well as reflective on philosophies of the medium. His interviews cover tradition to innovation in the art form and chart its developments in the work of contemporary western artists.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tashie-two
    South Africa5 years ago
  • Excellent podcast!

    I am very interested in Japanese woodblock printing. I have seen so much content relating to it online, but this podcast was refreshing, interesting, and I loved hearing the perspective from different artists that I had not heard a lot about before.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimbo1818
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners praise access to diverse international perspectives on Mokuhanga.
Guests consistently deliver with deep expertise and engaging storytelling.
Content is described as educational, inspiring, and a reliable resource for techniques and history.
Host asks thoughtful questions while giving guests space to explain their practice.

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#168
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#180
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#221
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#110
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#145
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#162
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Melissa Schulenberg - Printmaker : A Beautiful Jump
Q: What was the impact of Mi Lab on your work and approach to collaboration?
Mi Lab provided uninterrupted time, access to masters, and a space to experiment with printmaking, paper, and ink. It solidified her love for Mokuhanga and helped her develop a voice distinct from Western methods, while also underscoring the value of collaborative projects like Snake and Moon and the Mokuhanga Sisters exchanges.
Melissa Schulenberg - Printmaker : A Beautiful Jump
Q: Why did you decide to pursue Mokuhanga and how did your background influence this shift?
Melissa explains that after exploring Western printmaking and teaching, Mokuhanga offered a new depth and flexibility, especially the ability to work anywhere and the opportunity to embrace traditional techniques and materials. Her experience with Mi Lab and the Mokuhanga Sisters deepened her commitment and reshaped her practice.
Daniel Kelly - Printmaker : You've Got To Do It Yourself
Q: How did you approach tradition today, given your long immersion in Japanese print culture?
Tradition, in my view, is something to move beyond. It provides a solid base, but it should not trap you; breaking away—be it with new papers, different techniques, or collaborations—keeps the practice alive.
Yvonne Hering - Printmaker : Ars Longa, Vita Brevis
Q: Yvonne, tell me a bit about your Mokuhanga journey and how you started making Mokuhanga.
She describes starting in her teens inspired by kimono patterns, moving from drawing to woodcarving, self-teaching initially, and then traveling to Japan to find a teacher and deepen her craft.
Raluca Iancu - Printmaker : Setting Intentions
Q: Your tools, how do you approach them with your Mokuhanga?
Raluca discusses using traditional Japanese tools alongside Western options, the importance of maintaining sharpness through honing, and balancing traditional methods with accessible, adaptable approaches.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A focused series exploring Mokuhanga (Japanese woodblock printing) through in-depth conversations with practitioners, educators, conservators, and gallerists. Episodes highlight technical aspects (papers, pigments, baren tools, inks), teaching practices in universities and studios, collaboration within communities, and the intersection of traditional craft with contemporary practice. Listeners gain practical insights into materials, editioning, conservation, and global networks sustaining the art form, along with thoughtful reflections on tradition, innovation, and the craft's social and educational impact. The show is notable for its access to international perspectives, hands-on demonstrations, and a clear emphasis on mentorship, collabor... more

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