Adrian Holmes is a printmaker whose practice is rooted in the tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking and the Sōsaku Hanga movement. His work reflects a dedication to the materials and methods of traditional mokuhanga, while embracing the creative independence central to Sōsaku Hanga. His prints embrace looseness and abstraction, shaped by the expressive and spontaneous nature of mark-making and layering. His work centres around botanical themes often exploring abstract perspectives and viewpoints. Each piece is crafted using the traditional processes and techniques of Japanese woodblock printing, balancing the rich craft tradition with contemporary interpretation. Based in Cornwall, Adrian divides his time between his woodblock printing practice and teaching.
Adrian Holmes is a printmaker whose practice is rooted in the tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking and the Sōsaku Hanga movement. His work reflects a dedication to the materials and methods of traditional mokuhanga, while embracing the creative independence central to Sōsaku Hanga. His prints embrace looseness and abstraction, shaped by the expressive and spontaneous nature of mark-making and layering. His work centres around botanical themes often exploring abstract perspectives and viewpoints. Each piece is crafted using the traditional processes and techniques of Japanese woodblock printing, balancing the rich craft tradition with contemporary interpretation. Based in Cornwall, Adrian divides his time between his woodblock printing practice and teaching.