{"product_id":"sos-by-lori-biwer-stewart","title":"SOS by Lori Biwer-Stewart","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis is an original linocut on a vi\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003entage naval map background \u003c\/span\u003eby Lori Biwer-Stewart of Osage, Iowa. Map features the Mediterranean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"SOS\" is an original miniature linocut print created and hand pulled in my studio on heavy weight Stonehenge printmaking paper. Each is hand painted with lightfast inks, so each print may vary slightly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach original print is printed on a piece of vintage naval map. The patina on these are beautiful and each one is different! There are markings and random stains on some that add to the charm of the image. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn SOS message in a bottle in the sea with birds circling overhead. Notice the tiny heart at the end of the message. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an original reduction 2 color linocut print using 1 plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImage size:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 2\u003c\/span\u003e\" x\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 4\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEdition size: 35\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnframed piece is mounted on a piece of archival foamboard and packaged in a plastic sleeve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSigned and titled in ink below the print.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLinocut is a type of relief print. Relief printing is a technique where a piece of paper is “stamped” by the top surface of the plate painted in ink. A design is cut into the linoleum surface with a sharp knife and chisels.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy education is in graphic design and that has been a big advantage to me as an artist. Knowing how to compose an image so it has movement and a focal point is really important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI discovered printmaking over 15 years ago and believe it’s the perfect medium for me. Everything I know about printmaking is self taught and learned by taking classes, talking with other printmakers, reading books or just experimenting with materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe process of Linocut printmaking is very therapeutic for me. I’ve found that I’m able to communicate much better through images than words and the actual process of any kind of art focuses my mind like nothing else can. I’m generally a very quiet person who is more than happy to sit and sketch or just observe things that go on around me.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eI love the flowing lines and the movement of linocut printmaking. Although I begin each work with a very rough sketch, I choose to let the subject evolve as I cut, so the artwork is in a continuous state of change. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy focus is on the human figure; the sharp contrast of linocut adds strength to the bold images of the subjects.  The addition of symbolic elements such as birds, keys and doors encourage the viewer to really study the piece and apply their own personal experiences and connections. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs my work evolves I find myself using more color - sometimes covering the work as a whole, other times adding color elements only elements to lead the eye to key areas in the piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy work has a strong, authentic voice that makes an honest statement about how we look at ourselves, and interact with others and our environment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind more of Lori's work\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lori Biwer-Stewart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63507873136780,"sku":"yxp1793118049702","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/9122\/5228\/files\/FullSizeRender_39fdafb1-9f46-4f5c-8b73-6b6a2e42c03e.jpg?v=1793118056","url":"https:\/\/ivygymnasticrings.shop\/products\/sos-by-lori-biwer-stewart","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}