Opening night: Friday, Nov. 14 2008 / Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
"Beyond the Woodblock II"
This is the second show Brooklyn Frame Works has hosted that features works by a group of celebrated
Japanese print makers. The 8 artists featured in this show represent some of the very highest skilled print makers in
the world. This show goes "beyond the woodblock" -- the technique which most westerners associate with Japanese
print making. Etchings, aquatints and kappa-zuri (a stenciling technique similar to silkscreen printing) are some of the
processes utilized by this group of contemporary Japanese artists. Allison Tolman of Tolman Tokyo Gallery
will be showing additional works and will be available for Q & A on opening night of the show.
The show will be on display through January 15th, 2009. Contact us for more information.
"Beyond the Woodblock II"
This is the second show Brooklyn Frame Works has hosted that features works by a group of celebrated
Japanese print makers. The 8 artists featured in this show represent some of the very highest skilled print makers in
the world. This show goes "beyond the woodblock" -- the technique which most westerners associate with Japanese
print making. Etchings, aquatints and kappa-zuri (a stenciling technique similar to silkscreen printing) are some of the
processes utilized by this group of contemporary Japanese artists. Allison Tolman of Tolman Tokyo Gallery
will be showing additional works and will be available for Q & A on opening night of the show.
The show will be on display through January 15th, 2009. Contact us for more information.
| GALLERY |
Brooklyn Frame Works Gallery is dedicated to showcasing an interesting array of unique and exquisitely framed
prints, paintings and works on paper; all designed to aesthetically enhance the home or business.
Our gallery features subject matter with interesting and distinctive themes.
In the fall of 2006 we presented "Beyond the Woodblock" which showcased the works of 6 celebrated
contemporary Japanese artists whose limited edition prints evolved from the heritage of traditional Japanese
printmaking. The show consisted of traditional woodblock prints, etchings and "kappazuri" --a traditional
Japanese stencil technique similar to silkscreening and used to create designs on fabric.
In the winter of 2007, we hosted our own version of the "Antiques Roadshow" entitled "got antiques?" where
local residents brought in their family heirlooms and old treasures, art and antiques to be appraised. The
proceeds of the event were donated to a local public school.
Our most recent print show "Outer Space" featured antique astronomical prints, sci-fi movie posters, pulp
paperbacks and original posters from the early era of the US and Soviet space programs. Through objects and
images we sought to stimulate the imagination and to celebrate our fascination with the unknown.
Details and images of current and past Brooklyn Frame Works Gallery print and works on paper shows are listed
below. Check back often or join our mailing list for current gallery shows & events as well as for upcoming shows.
prints, paintings and works on paper; all designed to aesthetically enhance the home or business.
Our gallery features subject matter with interesting and distinctive themes.
In the fall of 2006 we presented "Beyond the Woodblock" which showcased the works of 6 celebrated
contemporary Japanese artists whose limited edition prints evolved from the heritage of traditional Japanese
printmaking. The show consisted of traditional woodblock prints, etchings and "kappazuri" --a traditional
Japanese stencil technique similar to silkscreening and used to create designs on fabric.
In the winter of 2007, we hosted our own version of the "Antiques Roadshow" entitled "got antiques?" where
local residents brought in their family heirlooms and old treasures, art and antiques to be appraised. The
proceeds of the event were donated to a local public school.
Our most recent print show "Outer Space" featured antique astronomical prints, sci-fi movie posters, pulp
paperbacks and original posters from the early era of the US and Soviet space programs. Through objects and
images we sought to stimulate the imagination and to celebrate our fascination with the unknown.
Details and images of current and past Brooklyn Frame Works Gallery print and works on paper shows are listed
below. Check back often or join our mailing list for current gallery shows & events as well as for upcoming shows.
| PAST SHOWS AND EVENTS |
Fall 2007
"Outer space"
A Collection of Antique Prints,
Science Fiction & Space Ephemera:
This show featured an interesting array of framed prints and posters, all with an outer space theme
such as an antique print of the moon from an 1858 classroom reader (shown below). We also featured some very
interesting original posters from the U.S. and Soviet space missions from the 60's. Original Sci-Fi film posters,
vintage fruit labels and framed Sci-Fi pulp paperbacks were also featured. Due to the popularity of the show we plan
to have another "Outer space" show in the future. Join our email list to be notified!
"Outer space"
A Collection of Antique Prints,
Science Fiction & Space Ephemera:
This show featured an interesting array of framed prints and posters, all with an outer space theme
such as an antique print of the moon from an 1858 classroom reader (shown below). We also featured some very
interesting original posters from the U.S. and Soviet space missions from the 60's. Original Sci-Fi film posters,
vintage fruit labels and framed Sci-Fi pulp paperbacks were also featured. Due to the popularity of the show we plan
to have another "Outer space" show in the future. Join our email list to be notified!
February 2007:
"got antiques?"
An antiques and art appraisal event:
Our own version of the Antiques Roadshow wherein we hosted professional art and antiques appraisers, who gave
participants an expert appraisal of value of their items for a small fee, the proceeds of which were donated to a
local public school, P.S. 321.
A good time was had by all, as participants finally got the answers to "just how valuable" the art was that they had
tucked away in the closet!
"got antiques?"
An antiques and art appraisal event:
Our own version of the Antiques Roadshow wherein we hosted professional art and antiques appraisers, who gave
participants an expert appraisal of value of their items for a small fee, the proceeds of which were donated to a
local public school, P.S. 321.
A good time was had by all, as participants finally got the answers to "just how valuable" the art was that they had
tucked away in the closet!
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Fall 2006:
"Beyond the Woodblock"
Brooklyn Frame Works Gallery's first print show featured works on paper by six cele-
brated contemporary Japanese artists who evolved from the heritage of traditional
Japanese printmaking.
The Sosaku Hango (creative prints) movement of fine printmaking signaled an important departure from the way
traditional Japanese prints were made. While using many of the traditional materials and techniques of their
predecessors, the contemporary artists in this print show each explore designs and themes relevant to modern
times.The image at left, "Tokimune," is a character from Japanese Kabuki theater. The
artist Takahashi Hiromitsu utilized the printmaking technique known as
Kappa-zuri -- a stenciling process similar to silkscreening and is a traditional process used to create textile designs.
"Beyond the Woodblock"
Brooklyn Frame Works Gallery's first print show featured works on paper by six cele-
brated contemporary Japanese artists who evolved from the heritage of traditional
Japanese printmaking.
The Sosaku Hango (creative prints) movement of fine printmaking signaled an important departure from the way
traditional Japanese prints were made. While using many of the traditional materials and techniques of their
predecessors, the contemporary artists in this print show each explore designs and themes relevant to modern
times.The image at left, "Tokimune," is a character from Japanese Kabuki theater. The
artist Takahashi Hiromitsu utilized the printmaking technique known as
Kappa-zuri -- a stenciling process similar to silkscreening and is a traditional process used to create textile designs.
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