Cedar Lewisohn

Cedar Lewisohn ‘The Stripper’ 2008 Acrylic Ink on Paper Wood Block Print (l.152cm x w.122cm), Wild Shapes, Cell Project Space

Being an artist, curator and writer, Cedar Lewisohn's practice utilizes the physically laborious techniques of wood block printing, both for the performative qualities of its intensive process andits poetic and timeless aesthetic. Subverting and abusing the rules of craftsmanship Lewisohn works directly onto large wooden panels, embossing his images by hand rather than using a print bed. The ink leaves its grubby traces and his figures defy their author, taking on a life of their own.

Cedar Lewisohn is an artist, curator and writer based in London. He was included in 'Songs of Hate & Love' at Ancient & Modern and recent solo exhibitions have been held at Five Years, London 2007 and Institute Andrew Gilbert, Berlin 2008. Lewisohn is currently a curator for Tate Media  and recently curated  'Street Art  at Tate Modern in conjunction with his recent publication of of the same title. He was curator of The 'Busan Biennale Sculpture Project' 2008 and contributes a regular diary blog for the Saatchi Gallery's web magazine.
 
Cedar Lewisohn ‘Poo Eaters’ 2008 Acrylic Ink on Paper Wood Block Print (l.121cm x w.153cm) Wild Shapes, Cell Project Space
Cedar Lewisohn ‘Poo Eaters’ 2008 Acrylic Ink on Paper Wood Block Print (l.121cm x w.153cm) Wild Shapes, Cell Project Space
Cedar Lewisohn ‘The Stripper’ 2008 Acrylic Ink on Paper Wood Block Print (l.152cm x w.122cm), Wild Shapes, Cell Project Space
Cedar Lewisohn ‘The Stripper’ 2008 Acrylic Ink on Paper Wood Block Print (l.152cm x w.122cm), Wild Shapes, Cell Project Space
Cedar Lewisohn ‘I’m gonna tell God all my problems when I get home’, 2008 Plywood (l.138cm x w.122cm), Wild Shapes, Cell Project Space
Cedar Lewisohn ‘I’m gonna tell God all my problems when I get home’, 2008 Plywood (l.138cm x w.122cm), Wild Shapes, Cell Project Space