Paul Celan
reduction woodcut
48 x 22.5 inches
5 colors
hand printed
on washi
Poet Paul Celan was born to German speaking parents in 1920 under the name Paul Anzcel. He later changed it to Celan. He was one of the most highly regarded poets of his time until his 1970 death by his own hand in Paris.
In this relief printmaking
technique, woodblock printing, nothing but lines and areas remain to express his world weariness.
In this relief printmaking
technique, woodblock printing, nothing but lines and areas remain to express his world weariness.
