Ed Paschke’s “Missile”: A Psychedelic Exploration of Power and Media
Ed Paschke, a Chicago-based artist known for his electrifying use of color and fascination with media imagery, created Missile in 1969. This striking piece exemplifies Paschke’s signature style—intense neon hues, distorted figures, and an unsettling interplay between pop culture and deeper societal tensions. The Visual Impact of Missile At first glance, Missile is an explosion […]
Ed Paschke: The Electric Visionary of Chicago’s Art Scene
Ed Paschke (1939–2004) was a force in contemporary art, known for his electrifying colors, neon-lit figures, and provocative imagery that blurred the lines between high and low culture. As a key figure in the Chicago Imagist movement, Paschke developed a distinctive visual language that fused pop culture, surrealism, and social commentary, creating works that remain […]
Exploring Akio Takamori’s Lithograph Sea Serpent
Akio Takamori (1950–2017) was a visionary ceramicist and printmaker known for his deeply emotive and humanistic works. His art often explored themes of identity, memory, and cultural heritage, with influences drawn from both his Japanese roots and his experiences living in the United States. Among his striking works is Sea Serpent, a lithograph that captures […]
Akio Takamori’s Artistic Legacy
Akio Takamori’s Artistic Legacy Takamori’s work often depicted human figures in poetic and contemplative narratives, inspired by his childhood in Japan and his later experiences in the United States. His unique approach to form and surface decoration imbued his creations with a sense of nostalgia, longing, and cultural duality. Whether in clay or on paper, […]
Roger Shimomura – Kansas Samurai
Kansas Samurai: Roger Shimomura’s Tribute to Cultural Identity and Resilience Roger Shimomura, a renowned Japanese American artist, continues to challenge and explore the complexities of race, identity, and cultural memory in his work. One of his most striking pieces, Kansas Samurai, exemplifies his ability to confront the intersections of personal and collective histories with […]
Roger Shimomura – Lithograph Collection
Patti Warashina and the Lawrence Lithography Workshop: A Fusion of Ceramics and Printmaking
Patti Warashina is a celebrated American ceramic artist known for her whimsical, surreal, and often satirical sculptures. Her work challenges traditional ceramic forms, incorporating humor, social commentary, and a dreamlike aesthetic. Beyond ceramics, Warashina has also engaged in printmaking, collaborating with the Lawrence Lithography Workshop (LLW) to explore new artistic possibilities. Patti Warashina: Pushing Boundaries […]
Luis Jiménez: Lithographs, Prints, and His Collaboration with Michael Sims at the Lawrence Lithography Workshop
Luis Jiménez was a groundbreaking artist known for his large-scale fiberglass sculptures that celebrated the vibrancy of Latino and Southwestern culture. However, his talent extended beyond sculpture—Jiménez was also a master printmaker. His lithographs and prints showcased his distinctive style, combining social commentary, bold colors, and dynamic figures. One of the key collaborations in his […]
Roger Shimomura: Asian American Identity, Pop Art, Lithography, and Cultural Activism
Roger Shimomura is a pioneering Asian American artist, printmaker, painter, professor, and cultural activist whose work has transformed contemporary art, pop art, political art, and identity-based art in the United States. His powerful paintings, lithographs, prints, performance art, and installations challenge racial stereotypes, Japanese American history, WWII internment camp narratives, and cultural assimilation. Born in […]
The Legacy of the Lawrence Lithography Workshop: A Pillar of Contemporary Printmaking
The Lawrence Lithography Workshop has played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of contemporary printmaking in the United States. Founded in 1979 in Lawrence, Kansas, the workshop has been a hub for some of the most influential artists in American printmaking, helping to keep the tradition of fine art lithography alive. By providing a […]