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 […]
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Meet The Master Printer Who Quietly Helps Kansas City Artists Look Their Best
Mike Sims is a bit emotional. As he prepares to celebrate 40 years of working with an array of acclaimed artists, the master printer admits it’s overwhelming. “Huge memories, yeah,” Sims says, shaking his head. “The biggest memories are the relationships with the artists, many of whom are dead and gone now.” Since 1979, artists […]
Lawrence Lithography: Creating An Image From Stone
Mike Sims was first introduced to lithography, described as the closest of all printing processes to pure drawing, as a student in the late 1960s. And Sims was hooked. By Laura Spencer Kansas City, Mo. – In 1979, Sims founded Lawrence Lithography Workshop. In lithography, an artist draws directly on the lithograph stones or plates; […]
OBITUARY Janet Katherine Davidson-Hues November 28, 1944 – April 4, 2025
IN THE CARE OF Newcomer’s White Chapel Funeral Home & White Chapel Cemetery Heaven just received a consensus #1 draft pick angel on April 4th, 2025. She would love reading this, knowing that she was on par with her favorite college basketball player of all time, fellow #1 draft pick (and fellow alumnus) Tim Duncan. […]