Artwork
Morning Bell
Morning Bell is a print by Raz Barfield. It dates from 2002 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The print came out of a workshop at Wimbledon School of Art where artists mixed old woodblock printing with digital tools.
This print titled *Morning Bell* by Raz Barfield is from 2002. It’s a modern piece made with printmaking. The print came out of a workshop at Wimbledon School of Art where artists mixed old woodblock printing with digital tools.
The project brought together Japanese and UK-based artists. They explored how digital tech could update traditional methods. The publisher, Eyecon, specializes in print and digital art.
Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this print.
Overview
Morning Bell is a 2002 print by Raz Barfield, created during a collaborative workshop at Wimbledon School of Art. This work exemplifies the fusion of traditional Japanese woodblock printing techniques with modern digital technology.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Morning Bell is not explicitly detailed in available information, but the artwork's significance lies in its embodiment of cross-cultural and technological experimentation, reflecting the workshop's theme of reinterpreting Japanese art through hybrid methods.
Technique & Style
The print combines traditional woodblock printing with digital tools, showcasing a distinctive blend of manual and technological processes. The style reflects a contemporary, experimental approach to heritage techniques.
History & Provenance
Produced in 2002 at Wimbledon School of Art's workshop, Morning Bell was published by Eyecon, a unit dedicated to innovative print and digital media since 1999. The work is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Context
Part of a broader project involving 19 Japanese and UK-based artists, Morning Bell represents a moment of creative exchange and innovation in printmaking, bridging Eastern and Western artistic practices.
Artist & collection
Artist
Raz Barfield made a single print in 2002 titled Morning Bell. The piece belongs to a small, undated body of work that offers a quiet snapshot of everyday life. Lean into the print itself: notice the sharp edges and flat…
