Maya Artists and Artisans of Guatemala, a relief print series by Marilyn Anderson
These black and white wood and linoleum cut prints are produced in editions of 150 on warm-toned handmade archival paper with black or dark blue oil-based ink.
The images show artists and artisans using clay, various fibers, leather, metal and other materials to make their traditional arts as they have done for millennia. By using the medium of relief cut printing, which requires a combination of artistic and craft skills, the artist hopes that her work echos the Maya spirit of creative self sufficiency and fine workmanship. For more about the print series, read my Artist’s Statement>>
Prints from the series are shown below.
About purchasing Maya Artists and Artisans of Guatemala wood and linoleum block prints
Half of all print sales go to the Pro Arte Maya Educational Project, helping to support a collaboration with partners in Guatemala to provide children with Mayan/Spanish language coloring books illustrating their arts and crafts traditions. For more information on how to purchase, please read About Purchasing Prints >>
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Palm Braider by Marilyn Anderson. Linocut, 9 1/16″ x 11 7/8″
Hat Maker by Marilyn Anderson. Woodcut, 9 1/16″ x 11 7/8″
Embroiderer by Marilyn Anderson. Woodcut, 8″ x 10″
Shoulderbag Maker by Marilyn Anderson. Woodcut, 9 1/16″ x 11 7/8″
Grinding Stone Maker by Marilyn Anderson. Woodcut, 9 1/16″ x 11 7/8″
Glass Blowers by Marilyn Anderson. Linocut, 9 1/16″ x 11 7/8″
Ribbon Weaver by Marilyn Anderson. Woodcut, 9 1/16″ x 11 7/8″
Ikat Knotter by Marilyn Anderson. Woodcut, 9 1/16″ x 11 7/8″
Sandal Maker by Marilyn Anderson. Woodcut, 9 1/16″ x 11 7/8″
Shoe Maker by Marilyn Anderson. Woodcut, 9 1/16″ x 11 7/8″
Wheel Potter by Marilyn Anderson. Woodcut, 9 1/16″ x 11 7/8″
Hand Potter by Marilyn Anderson. Linocut, 9 1/16″ x 11 7/8″
Maguey Twine Spinner by Marilyn Anderson. Woodcut, 9 1/16″ x 11 7/8″
Bracelet Maker by Marilyn Anderson. Woodcut, 9 1/16″ x 11 7/8″
Basket Weaver by Marilyn Anderson. Woodcut, 8″ x 10″
Wool Spinner by Marilyn Anderson. Linocut, 8″ x 10″
Candle Maker by Marilyn Anderson. Linocut, 8″ x 10″
Backstrap Weaver by Marilyn Anderson. Linocut, 10″ x 12 3/4″
Maguey Net Maker by Marilyn Anderson. Woodcut, 9 1/16″ x 11 7/8″
Mask Carver by Marilyn Anderson. Woodcut, 9 1/16″ x 11 7/8″
Easel Painter by Marilyn Anderson. Woodcut, 9 1/16″x 11 7/8″
Gourd Carver by Marilyn Anderson. Woodcut, 8″ x 10″
Mat Maker by Marilyn Anderson. Woodcut, 9 1/16″x 11 7/8″
Broom Maker by Marilyn Anderson. Woodcut, 9 1/16″ x 11 7/8″
Cotton Spinner by Marilyn Anderson. Linocut, 8″ x 10″
Cotton Dyer by Marilyn Anderson. Linocut, 8″ x 10″
Floor Loom Weaver by Marilyn Anderson. Linocut, 10″ x 12 3/4″
Leather Artisan by Marilyn Anderson. Woodcut, 8″ x 10″
Bobbin Winder by Marilyn Anderson. Woodcut, 9 1/16″x 11 7/8″
Cabinet Maker by Marilyn Anderson. Woodcut, 8″ x 10″
Tin Smith by Marilyn Anderson. Woodcut, 9 1/16″x 11 7/8″
Backstrap Loom Warper by Marilyn Anderson. Woodcut, 8″ x 10″
