The Method of
Pexcho's Woodcut Madness
Being primarily a self-taught artist, Peter Excho often attracted, sometimes unwillingly, the council of more experienced and schooled artists. One such mentor was Emerson Bell, the first African American recipient of an NEA Grant. Initially Pexcho had no interest whatsoever in producing Art Prints of any type, but Emerson Bell persisted and eventually sat down with Pexcho and showed him how to make a Woodcut. Reading into the process more than the average bear, Pexcho asked about which types of wood were best stock for carving a Woodcut. Emerson's answer was "Usually the closest piece of wood"....
All measurements are in Height X Width Format and are approximate...
The following Print was given away at "The Dirty Show 6" (2005) in Detroit on the second night of festivities...
"Detroit Dirty Girl" (10 1/4" X 5 1/2") Acrylic Ink on Paper
Peter Excho now has great interest in producing Woodcut Prints, since by default each print is an individual and unique work of Art. Using only an Exacto Knife to carve the plywood panels, Pexcho laments that the process "takes too long" when compared to the fervent and sometimes feverish pace in the creation of his paintings. To further enhance the sole quality of each print, Pexcho adds droplets of Ink, Pastel, Pencil or Crayon to complete the process; often with his daughter Rahnah and son Jaq adding lines of color in their primitive and innocent drawing style. ....
The following two Prints are also from 2005
"Flowers on the Mountain" (10" X 6 1/2") Acrylic Ink on Paper
"Lillies" (9" X 5 1/2") Acrylic Ink on Paper
Any of the Above Three Woodcut Prints are NOW AVAILABLE at Made in Metal Gallery in Baltimore, Maryland or may be purchased directly through Pexcho by clicking on the fuzzy red email link at the bottom of this page...
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