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Lew Kotowicz

@lewekmek.bsky.social

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artist & printmaker from poland linktr.ee/lewekmek ✵ https://ko-fi.com/lewekmek

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Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · 3d

“Urodzaj” prints #printmaking

a group of prints printed in black, warm purple and cool purple, representing intertwined branches of pomegranates and figs framed by a frame in coat of arms shape

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Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · Jun 19

the illustrations can be characterised by the great balance between detail and simplicity. he lived to the age of 75. you can see his illustrations next to my print. 3/3

Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · Jun 19

so he made art showing concentration camps after the war. this is also why he made an amazing scientific illustrator that were featured in a lot of prominent books in Poland. his art inspires others and serves as amazing references to this day. 2/3

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Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · Jun 19

to elaborate, he was a prisoner of Auschwitz. he wasn’t killed because his oppressors forced him to make their portraits and signs for the camp. but he also risked his life making portraits of other prisoners, some of which were secretly sent to their families. he had amazing visual memory 1/?

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Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · Jun 19

the print with a fire salamander was inspired by Władysław Siwek’s illustrations - amazing Polish scientific illustrator also known for documenting his time in concentration camp. if it wasn’t for his art, he wouldn’t have survived. after the war, he was making illustrations of animals. #printmaking

a relief print printed with grey ink on speckled brown paper showing a fire salamander. in the background, there are science illustrations of spotted salamanders

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Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · Jun 14

untitled print with a pomegranate #printmaking

a relief print printed with dark grey ink on light brown speckled paper, representing a pomegranate branch with one fruit and one flower. there are three stars around the design. next to the print, there are two v gouges and one relief roulette.

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Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · Jun 11

small postcard just for fun
#printmaking

a relief print on recycled paper showing a melted lit candle in 19 century candle holder. there’s a black beetle flying towards the flame.

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Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · May 24

thank you!

Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · May 22

thank you!

Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · May 22

“Szczygieł na gałęzi granatowca” prints

it’s a block i carved two years ago as a part of a small birds of fruit trees series, but printed only recently. i like the textures used, especially on the bird #printmaking

person holding a linocut print made in realistic style showing a branch of pomegranate tree. there are three fruit carved with dotted texture and an european goldfinch sitting on the branch to the right side. behind the print, there are pink rhododendron flowers

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Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · May 20

“Ogród” prints #printmaking #linocut

a linocut print printed with black ink on shimmery pale green paper, showing intertwined branches of pomegranate tree (with fruit and flowers) and olive tree (with fruit). there is a v gouge carving tool and relief roulette next to the print

a closeup of linocut print printed on shimmery pale green paper showing a pomegranate, made with soft roulette textures

a closeup of linocut print printed on shimmery pale green paper showing a branches, leaves and pomegranate flower

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Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · May 19

two tool rolls i made over the weekend

two rolls with carving tools and chisels. one is made with golden clouds pattern on navy fabric and teal canvas lining and another is made with red, orange and navy plaid pattern fabric and teal canvas lining.

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Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · May 13

blocks for my “Popiel” print made for the Fable Exchange organised by Grace Eve @grackky.bsky.social

#printmaking

two carved linocut blocks with a mouse eating a bone and mountains, tall tower and clouds in the background. around the blocks are arranged two carving tools and a relief roulette

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Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · Apr 29

can you add me please? :)

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Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · Apr 28

it’s Matthieu Coulanges’ relief roulette!

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Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · Apr 27

my cat Bachus, carved block #printmaking

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Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · Apr 2

łapy precz!/get your paws away!

a small print i made for a local “Linocut” themed competition

probably a lot printmakers with home studios can relate to your cats trying to mess with your prints

#printmaking

a linocut print of a curious black and white cat stepping on fresh prints and inky impressions on the floor. on the print, there is a glass slab, brayer and block. next to the print is a sleeping cat represented on the print, the block and two carving tools

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Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · Mar 28

it’s not a good platform for artists, really :(

Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · Mar 21

i actually don’t use lino, but homogenous PVC flooring, mostly Tarkett brand. it holds more detail than traditional lino and can get some offcuts for free from flooring stores

Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · Mar 21

thank you! i made it using a relief roulette, i like soft textures you can achieve with it

Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · Mar 13

hey :) i’ve sent you DM few days ago but i’m not sure if it went through

Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · Mar 7

lovely! how did you achieve this inking effect on the flowers?

Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · Mar 6

the puppy print is so adorable! but they’re all great

Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · Mar 5

beautiful designs 🐅

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Lew Kotowicz @lewekmek.bsky.social · Mar 2

looks great!