Jani Forrester — Argentina Artist in Residence · June 2026
In June 2026, Jani Forrester, an artist from Argentina, completed an artist residency at Art Print Residence, focused on the creation and development of an artist’s book.
During her stay, Jani participated in an Artist’s Book Workshop, led by Jordi Rosés.
Throughout the course, she explored the artist’s book as a creative medium, investigating the relationship between image, printing, typography, sequence and book structure. The workshop provided a space to experiment with different ways of combining original prints and text within a unique book format.
As part of her project, Jani worked with water-based monotypes and typography, developing a series of printed images and exploring how they could interact through the pages and structure of the book.
Under the guidance of Jordi Rosés, the different elements were brought together into a coherent artist’s book, where the printing process, materials and physical construction became an integral part of the final artwork.
Her residency at Art Print Residence offered an intensive period of experimentation and creative development, allowing her to explore the artist’s book as a meeting point between printmaking, typography and book arts.
Alpha Greeff & Ryno Greeff — South Africa Artists in Residence · June 2026
In June 2026, Alpha Greeff and Ryno Greeff, artists from South Africa, completed an artist residency at Art Print Residence, focused on the exploration of contemporary photopolymer printmaking.
During their stay, Alpha and Ryno participated in a Direct-to-Plate Photopolymer Course, led by Ariadna Abadal.
Throughout the course, they explored the complete direct-to-plate photopolymer process, from preparing the images and exposing the plates to developing, inking and printing. This technique offers artists the possibility of translating photographic and digitally created imagery directly onto photopolymer plates while maintaining a wide range of tonal values, textures and fine details.
Under the guidance of Ariadna Abadal, Alpha and Ryno experimented with the technical and creative possibilities of the process, adapting photopolymer printmaking to their individual artistic approaches.
Their residency at Art Print Residence provided an intensive period of learning, experimentation and shared studio practice, allowing them to deepen their knowledge of direct-to-plate photopolymer and explore new possibilities for incorporating the technique into their own artistic work.
In May 2026, Art Print Residence, in collaboration with Nishiaizu International Art Village, organized Journey into Japanese Papermaking and Mokuhanga, an immersive experience dedicated to two closely connected Japanese traditions: Washi papermaking and Mokuhanga woodblock printing.
The program brought together two groups of international artists, each participating in an intensive two-week journey designed to experience the complete creative process — from harvesting the raw material for papermaking to printing a Mokuhanga image on the handmade washi they had produced themselves.
From Kozo to Handmade Washi
The journey began under the guidance of master papermaker Tetsuya Takizawa, with participants working directly with freshly harvested kozo branches, the traditional fiber used to produce Japanese washi paper.
Starting with the raw plant material allowed the artists to understand papermaking from its very origins. They explored the natural qualities of kozo, learning how the branches and bark are harvested and processed before the fibers can be transformed into paper.
Through the different stages of preparation, the participants discovered the patience, precision and knowledge involved in traditional Japanese papermaking.
Under the guidance of Tetsuya Takizawa, the prepared kozo fibers were finally transformed into individual sheets of handmade washi, giving each participant the experience of creating their own paper from the raw material.
From Handmade Washi to Mokuhanga
Once the paper was completed, the journey moved naturally into its second stage: Mokuhanga, traditional Japanese water-based woodblock printing.
Led by master printmaker Katsutoshi Yuasa, participants developed their own woodblock projects, learning the processes of image preparation, carving, registration, application of water-based pigments and hand printing.
Mokuhanga brings together wood, water, pigment, paper and pressure, creating a printing process based on sensitivity, control and a close understanding of materials.
The handmade washi created during the first part of the program became an integral part of this second stage. Participants were able to carve and print their Mokuhanga images on the very paper they had made themselves from kozo fibers.
This connection between material and image was at the heart of the project.
From harvesting the kozo to making the paper, carving the woodblocks and finally printing, Journey into Japanese Papermaking and Mokuhanga offered a complete immersion in Japanese craftsmanship and contemporary printmaking practice.
Participating Artists
Jolynn Reigeluth — USA Melanie Berlinger — Austria Linda Craighead — USA Vero Ugarte — Chile Jan Dong — Canada Johanna Bakker — Netherlands Jean Gumpper — USA Catherine Wild — Canada Stephanie Yiannias — USA Mei Yi Wong — Hong Kong
Professors
Washi Papermaking — Tetsuya Takizawa Master papermaker guiding participants through the complete process of transforming kozo into handmade Japanese washi.
Mokuhanga — Katsutoshi Yuasa Master printmaker leading the development, carving and printing of the participants’ Mokuhanga projects.
In May 2026, Art Print Residence, in collaboration with Nishiaizu International Art Village, organized Journey into Japanese Papermaking and Mokuhanga, an immersive experience dedicated to two closely connected Japanese traditions: Washi papermaking and Mokuhanga woodblock printing.
The program brought together two groups of international artists, each participating in an intensive two-week journey designed to experience the complete creative process — from harvesting the raw material for papermaking to printing a Mokuhanga image on the handmade washi they had produced themselves.
From Kozo to Handmade Washi
The journey began under the guidance of master papermaker Tetsuya Takizawa, with participants working directly with freshly harvested kozo branches, the traditional fiber used to produce Japanese washi paper.
Starting with the raw plant material allowed the artists to understand papermaking from its very origins. They explored the natural qualities of kozo, learning how the branches and bark are harvested and processed before the fibers can be transformed into paper.
Through the different stages of preparation, the participants discovered the patience, precision and knowledge involved in traditional Japanese papermaking.
Under the guidance of Tetsuya Takizawa, the prepared kozo fibers were finally transformed into individual sheets of handmade washi, giving each participant the experience of creating their own paper from the raw material.
From Handmade Washi to Mokuhanga
Once the paper was completed, the journey moved naturally into its second stage: Mokuhanga, traditional Japanese water-based woodblock printing.
Led by master printmaker Katsutoshi Yuasa, participants developed their own woodblock projects, learning the processes of image preparation, carving, registration, application of water-based pigments and hand printing.
Mokuhanga brings together wood, water, pigment, paper and pressure, creating a printing process based on sensitivity, control and a close understanding of materials.
The handmade washi created during the first part of the program became an integral part of this second stage. Participants were able to carve and print their Mokuhanga images on the very paper they had made themselves from kozo fibers.
This connection between material and image was at the heart of the project.
From harvesting the kozo to making the paper, carving the woodblocks and finally printing, Journey into Japanese Papermaking and Mokuhanga offered a complete immersion in Japanese craftsmanship and contemporary printmaking practice.
Participating Artists
Jolynn Reigeluth — USA Melanie Berlinger — Austria Linda Craighead — USA Vero Ugarte — Chile Jan Dong — Canada Johanna Bakker — Netherlands Jean Gumpper — USA Catherine Wild — Canada Stephanie Yiannias — USA Mei Yi Wong — Hong Kong
Professors
Washi Papermaking — Tetsuya Takizawa Master papermaker guiding participants through the complete process of transforming kozo into handmade Japanese washi.
Mokuhanga — Katsutoshi Yuasa Master printmaker leading the development, carving and printing of the participants’ Mokuhanga projects.
We are delighted to welcome Vėjūnė Leškytė, an artist from Lithuania, to Art Print Residence.
During September and October 2026, Vėjūnė will join us as a studio assistant, gaining hands-on experience in the daily life and working processes of a professional printmaking workshop.
Alongside her work as a studio assistant, she will undertake Intaglio Etching Training under the guidance of Ariadna Abadal, developing her skills and exploring the techniques and creative possibilities of traditional copper plate etching.
We are very happy to have Vėjūnė with us for these two months and look forward to sharing her progress, experiences, and work in the studio.
In April 2026, Art Print Residence hosted an international group of artists for the Innovations in Mokuhanga course, an intensive program dedicated to exploring traditional and contemporary approaches to Japanese water-based woodblock printing.
The course brought together two specialized approaches to Mokuhanga, led by Prof. Keiko Hara and Prof. Benjamin Selby:
Water-based Mokuhanga and Stencils — Prof. Keiko Hara Participants explored Japanese water-based woodblock printing in combination with stencil techniques, investigating colour, layering, transparency and the expressive qualities of hand printing.
Machine-carved Mokuhanga — Prof. Benjamin Selby This part of the program introduced contemporary methods of creating woodblocks through machine carving, combining digital and mechanical processes with the principles of traditional Mokuhanga printing.
Participating Artists
Lyndall McCulloch Flora Fontenla Roslyn Kean Gemelle Madigan Diane Frost Annegret Reichmann Urte von Maltzahn Wendy Tokaryk Gabriele Glang Colleen Premer
Coming from Australia, the United States, Germany, Canada and France, the participating artists brought together a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and individual artistic practices.
Throughout the residency, the group worked intensively in the Art Print Residence studio, combining technical learning with experimentation and creative exchange. The program offered an opportunity to explore the dialogue between the traditions of Japanese Mokuhanga and new contemporary approaches to woodblock creation and printing.
Innovations in Mokuhanga created an international meeting point for artists interested in expanding the possibilities of water-based woodblock printmaking, bringing together traditional knowledge, contemporary technology and individual artistic research.
In April 2026, Art Print Residence hosted an international group of artists for the Innovations in Mokuhanga course, an intensive program dedicated to exploring traditional and contemporary approaches to Japanese water-based woodblock printing.
The course brought together two specialized approaches to Mokuhanga, led by Prof. Keiko Hara and Prof. Benjamin Selby:
Water-based Mokuhanga and Stencils — Prof. Keiko Hara Participants explored Japanese water-based woodblock printing in combination with stencil techniques, investigating colour, layering, transparency and the expressive qualities of hand printing.
Machine-carved Mokuhanga — Prof. Benjamin Selby This part of the program introduced contemporary methods of creating woodblocks through machine carving, combining digital and mechanical processes with the principles of traditional Mokuhanga printing.
Participating Artists
Lyndall McCulloch Flora Fontenla Roslyn Kean Gemelle Madigan Diane Frost Annegret Reichmann Urte von Maltzahn Wendy Tokaryk Gabriele Glang Colleen Premer
Coming from Australia, the United States, Germany, Canada and France, the participating artists brought together a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and individual artistic practices.
Throughout the residency, the group worked intensively in the Art Print Residence studio, combining technical learning with experimentation and creative exchange. The program offered an opportunity to explore the dialogue between the traditions of Japanese Mokuhanga and new contemporary approaches to woodblock creation and printing.
Innovations in Mokuhanga created an international meeting point for artists interested in expanding the possibilities of water-based woodblock printmaking, bringing together traditional knowledge, contemporary technology and individual artistic research.
In April 2026, Art Print Residence hosted an international group of artists for the Innovations in Mokuhanga course, an intensive program dedicated to exploring traditional and contemporary approaches to Japanese water-based woodblock printing.
The course brought together two specialized approaches to Mokuhanga, led by Prof. Keiko Hara and Prof. Benjamin Selby:
Water-based Mokuhanga and Stencils — Prof. Keiko Hara Participants explored Japanese water-based woodblock printing in combination with stencil techniques, investigating colour, layering, transparency and the expressive qualities of hand printing.
Machine-carved Mokuhanga — Prof. Benjamin Selby This part of the program introduced contemporary methods of creating woodblocks through machine carving, combining digital and mechanical processes with the principles of traditional Mokuhanga printing.
Participating Artists
Lyndall McCulloch Flora Fontenla Roslyn Kean Gemelle Madigan Diane Frost Annegret Reichmann Urte von Maltzahn Wendy Tokaryk Gabriele Glang Colleen Premer
Coming from Australia, the United States, Germany, Canada and France, the participating artists brought together a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and individual artistic practices.
Throughout the residency, the group worked intensively in the Art Print Residence studio, combining technical learning with experimentation and creative exchange. The program offered an opportunity to explore the dialogue between the traditions of Japanese Mokuhanga and new contemporary approaches to woodblock creation and printing.
Innovations in Mokuhanga created an international meeting point for artists interested in expanding the possibilities of water-based woodblock printmaking, bringing together traditional knowledge, contemporary technology and individual artistic research.
Arturo Talavera — Mexico Artist in Residence · April 2026
In April 2026, Arturo Talavera, an artist from Mexico, completed an artist residency at Art Print Residence, focusing on the Advanced Photopolymer Course, led by Ariadna Abadal.
During his stay, Arturo explored advanced approaches to photopolymer printmaking, developing his knowledge of the process from image preparation and plate exposure to development, inking and final printing.
Under the guidance of Ariadna Abadal, he experimented with the technical and creative possibilities of photopolymer plates, working with photographic imagery, tonal values and different approaches to image-making within contemporary intaglio printmaking.
His residency coincided with those of Karin Kent from Norway and Nefise Işıl Acar Sürmeli from Türkiye, who participated in the Etching and Aquatint on Copper Course, led by Jordi Rosés and Ariadna Abadal.
At the end of their residencies, Arturo, Karin and Nefise presented the results of their work in a final exhibition at Art Print Residence and received their course certificates, bringing together the different projects and techniques developed during their time in the studio.
Arturo’s residency offered him an intensive period of research and experimentation, allowing him to deepen his knowledge of advanced photopolymer processes and expand their possibilities within his own artistic practice.
Nefise Işıl Acar Sürmeli — Türkiye Artist in Residence · April 2026
In April 2026, Nefise Işıl Acar Sürmeli, an artist from Türkiye, completed an artist residency at Art Print Residence, focusing on etching and aquatint on copper.
During her stay, Nefise participated in an Etching and Aquatint Course, led by Jordi Rosés and Ariadna Abadal, together with fellow artists Karin Kent from Norway and Arturo Talavera from Mexico.
Throughout the course, she explored the different stages of traditional intaglio printmaking, from preparing and drawing on the copper plate to etching, aquatint, inking and printing. Working with both line and tonal values allowed her to experiment with the expressive possibilities of copper plate intaglio and to develop her own approach to the medium.
The residency offered Nefise an intensive period of technical learning and artistic experimentation, while the shared studio experience encouraged an exchange of ideas and approaches between the participating artists.
At the end of their stay, Nefise, Karin and Arturo presented their work in a final exhibition at Art Print Residence and received their course certificates, marking the conclusion of an intensive period of printmaking, experimentation and creative development.
Nefise’s residency provided an opportunity to deepen her knowledge of etching and aquatint while expanding the technical and expressive possibilities of her artistic practice.
