Category: Printmaking
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Getting Started with Linocut: A Beginner’s Guide to Relief Printing
As an art student at the Institute of Fine Arts Chittagong, I first learned about linocut during my Art Materials class. However, as a student focused on painting, I never had the chance to practice it. My curiosity lingered until 2019 when I joined a typography workshop while studying at ISBA. There, I met printmakers…
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Rediscovering Etching: A Journey from Curiosity to Creation
My First Encounter with Etching My journey with etching began during my second year at the Institute of Fine Arts, Chittagong, where I first encountered this intricate and fascinating art form. Although my primary focus at the time was painting, etching always held a certain allure for me. Yet, as a painting student, I never…
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A Canvas Of Experiences: My Erasmus Journey In Dresden
A Leap of Faith into German Expressionism As a foreign student in France, participating in the Erasmus program was not obligatory for me. However, my curiosity and the inspiration I received from my teacher, Rainer Oldendorf, at ISBA drove me to explore this opportunity. With a deep admiration for German Expressionism, I chose to apply…
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Discovering the Art and Legacy of Pierre Bichet
In 2023, as part of my professional bachelor course at Franche-Comté University, I had the privilege of participating in a three-month internship at the Pontarlier Municipal Museum. From April to June, this experience was more than just an academic requirement; it was a transformative journey into the heart of local art and history. One of…