Mokulitos
Mokulito — or lithography on wood — is a printmaking method that adapts the principles of traditional lithography but replaces the stone matrix with a wooden one. Originally developed in the 1970s by Japanese professor Seishi Ozaku under the name Mokurito, this technique offers a unique blend of drawing, printing, and carving.
With a background in stone lithography, I was drawn to the tactile, organic nature of working with wood. One of the most compelling aspects of Mokulito is its flexibility: the wood is not discarded after printing but instead becomes a surface for continued exploration. The matrix evolves — from drawing to print to sculptural object — allowing me to merge lithographic mark-making with detailed wood carving, pushing the material toward new expressions.
To reflect this process and its many dimensions, each work is available in three distinct formats:
Mokulito Wood Substrate
Original artwork created directly on a woodblock using the Mokulito technique, representing visual interpretations of burnt bark remnants.Limited Edition Mokulito Print
Hand-pulled print taken directly from the original Mokulito block. Edition of 1–3.Archival Digital Print
High-quality digital reproduction of the Mokulito artwork, printed on archival paper.