ARTIST STATEMENT:
\nAs a geologist growing up and living in New Mexico and Utah\, I have a de ep love for the abundant national parks\, public lands\, and historic plac es. I have captured some of my favorite iconic scenes from throughout Utah and the other Four Corners states in this series of small relief prints. These images coincide with some of my favorite memories and experiences\, and I am sure I am not alone in loving these extraordinary landscapes.
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These prints were produced using carved wood blocks printed wit
h black ink on white paper. To create the image\, white areas were carved
out of the block using specialized tools. Black areas were printed from th
e parts of the wood block that remain. These and other original prints can
be viewed and purchased at www.JeanetteLukensArt.com.
ART IST BIOGRAPHY:
\nBorn and raised in Los Alamos\, New Mexico \, Jeanette greatly benefitted from the state&rsquo\;s \;extensive art s community and vibrant landscape. New Mexico&rsquo\;s wide array of talen ted artists and opportunities\, including museums\, exhibitions\, mentors\ , and apprenticeships\, allowed her love for the arts to thrive while she also explored the unique landscape. \; \;Since leaving New Mexico\ , Jeanette has been active in community art organizations and shown in jur ied exhibitions in Virginia\, Alabama\, and Utah where she now resides.
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While Jeanette has experience in oil\, acrylic\, water color a
nd other mediums\, in recent years she has focused on relief printmaking\,
specifically linoleum and wood cuts. \;