204. Johanna Melkas-Herzog

Address

Sammaljoentie 694
38270 Sastamala

Phone

+358 46 9064558

Genre

Drawing, Graphic art, Visual arts

Accessible for persons with reduced mobility

Information about the artist / the group

After working in Switzerland in art history and visual arts I now continue my creative work in my home region in Sastamala in the field of graphics and papermaking. My workspace is also open to those learning these techniques.
I make paper from recycled materials, combining them with cellulose or plants, and the sheets created with a simple technique often continue to live as a basis for my graphics or drawings or in collages.
In graphics, I use gravure printing methods combining different techniques. Etching or engraving a metal or plastic plate only gives a small idea of what the picture transferred to the paper looks like when printed. Often the subjects of my unique prints can be found in everyday details and nature.

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Program during Konstrundan

I will show on the walls of my studio my graphic prints from the last few years, which illustrate my graphic work methods, often combined with, for example, collages, drawings or sewing. I also present papermaking from recycled materials and visitors can try it and take home-made paper with them. Friday 6.9. free papermaking course in the studio from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Driving directions

Sammaljoki village is approx. 18 km from the center of Sastamala. From the center of the village, drive approx. 1 kilometer in the direction of Urjala on road number 2521, a small private road on the left just before the Liitsola/Punkalaidun junction.