Exploring the art of hand printing with UMT Graphic design Students
Despite advances in digital design tools, traditional printmaking techniques retain their unique appeal through their understated beauty and the personal creative touch that each artist brings to their work.
As part of the Printing Techniques course, under the guidance of Dr. Tran Phan Hoang Minh, Head of the Graphic Design Department, UMT Graphic Design students had the opportunity to explore and gain hands-on experience in linocut printmaking at the “Traditional printmaking techniques” workshop.
Developed from traditional woodcut printing, linocut is a relief printmaking technique that uses a sheet of linoleum as the printing block. Through the process of carving, applying ink, and printing, each artwork takes on a unique aesthetic with distinctive visual effects.
Through the workshop, students had the opportunity to explore another form of artistic expression, develop their visual thinking, deepen their understanding of materials, and enhance their ability to apply traditional printmaking techniques to design projects.
At UMT, exposure to a diverse range of methods and techniques, from traditional to contemporary, enables students to enrich their creative repertoire, broaden their artistic perspectives, and gradually develop a distinctive design style that reflects their individual identity.
How did UMTers transform seemingly simple sheets of linoleum into unique works of art? Let’s explore their creative achievements!
