#handprinting

Vitali. "The Art of light touches" Eau-forte. papier 36x42 cm

Gariban Printing on Fabric

Gariban printing is often associated with paper, but it can also be used to print on fabric. By carving the stencil and hand-printing with ink, the texture of the fabric creates soft bleeding, rough edges, and subtle variations that cannot be reproduced digitally. Each print becomes slightly different, embracing imperfection as part of the process. ExperimentalPrintIn this work, I explored how the characteristic lines and layered colors of Gariban interact with textile fibers.

In this letterpress-printed and hand-bound pocket siddur, you'll find an intention-setting prayer to recite before taking a step towards gender transition and blessings for trans milestones like taking hormones or coming out. These texts draw on the rich and vibrant Jewish liturgical tradition in order to create new rituals for trans life.

The five texts in this book, printed in Hebrew, transliteration, and English translation, were originally written by Lexi Kohanski, Binya Koatz, Hannah Maya, and Rabbi Elliot Kukla for an online anthology called "Tefillat Trans," compiled by SVARA, a traditionally radical yeshiva in Chicago. With generous and enthusiastic permission from the authors and compilers, they are presented here in a deliciously ornamental chapbook, printed in deep purple ink and bound with gold and silver thread. It is dedicated to my friend and mentor Sarah Sands, who so beautifully exemplifies trans Jewish resilience and creative flourishing.

Hand-printed Art Supplies design on tote bags.

new year card

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paper relief print, stamp, drawing