Sharjah Printmaking Workshop
Surface Crush: Prints from Everyday Items
This Saturday, I will have a gelliplate and collagraph printmaking workshop at Sharjah Art Foundation. We’ll start with a tour of Leda Catunda’s exhibition at the Sharjah Art Museum, and draw inspiration from her work to produce our own textured and colorful prints by inking and pressing everyday items. More information and sign-ups here.
Private Linocut Printmaking Workshop in Dubai
I had another fun linocut workshop this week in Dubai. I have done these at homes for small groups, in offices for work socializing events, in galleries for interactive events, and as part of large art festivals. They’re a great creative outlet for anyone to try, with no experience necessary and unique results for every artist.
Abu Dhabi Linocut Workshop
I’ll be giving a linocut workshop at Khawla Arts in Abu Dhabi on July 5th at 10am. Carve and print your own design within two hours! No experience necessary.
Review: The End is at Hand
The book has been out for a couple of years, but I was still thrilled to see a new review of my book The End is at Hand. The review is by Carl Abrahamsson of The Fenris Wolf Newsletter, and he thoughtfully describes my research, writing, and linocut illustrations. He says “Perkins draws upon a wide array of sources, from religious texts to scientific studies, creating a swashbuckling tapestry of information that is as informative as it is… depressingly compelling.” That sounds about right!
RAK Art Fest Linocut Stamp
The 13th edition of the Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival will be at Al Hamra Heritage Village from 31 January to 28 February 2025. If you visit, you can hand-print my linocuts onto your own postcard.
I began by visiting the emirate and photographing the museums, mountains, and historical village by the water. The focal point of my design is the fort, a recognizable landmark and where the festival will open next Friday. To the left is the vintage Land Rover displayed by the souk and visitor center. On the right, there are three figures following the path by the fort walls. The elderly figure represents the past, adult is the present, and the child is the future: a nod to the history of the site while maintaining an active role in the community today and beyond, with events like the art festival.
My carved blocks will be available around the village during the festival, with ink pads and postcards. Printing all five in order will complete the design to create your own linocut print.
Dubai Linocut Printmaking Workshop
I hosted a linocut printmaking workshop at Hay Designs in Dubai this week. I was lucky to meet and work with talented designers from all over the world. Over the two-hour class, I introduced the historic technique and instructed drawing, carving, and printing techniques. It was a fun event and I always look forward to the opportunity to share my favorite process with other interested creatives.
Booklisti Recommendations
I have a new list of recommended books about the apocalypse on Booklisti.
Fascinating Nouns Podcast
I recently had a fun and wide-ranging conversation with Daniel Glenn from Fascinating Nouns about the end of the world. We talk about doomsday cults, Mouse Utopia, Chicken Little, and how we are just nine missed meals from total anarchy.
