On June 6th and 7th, I participated in Doors Open Richmond at the historic Branscombe House, where I have been in residence. It was a great chance to share my art practice with the local community.

I set up three areas for visitors. The first was a display of my finished prints, which explore themes of landscape, memory, and migration. People spent time with the works and asked thoughtful questions about the images and ideas behind them.

The second was a demonstration station for Chinese water-based woodblock printmaking. I brought out the materials and tools I have collected for both traditional and modern processes — brushes, pigments, barens, and papers — and walked visitors through how the technique works. The water-based method was new to many people, sparking curiosity and conversation.

The third table displayed the woodblocks I have actually used to make prints. Seeing the carved and ink-marked blocks up close was something visitors responded to with real interest. It made the process concrete — showing how an image begins as a carved surface before it ever becomes a print.

The response across both days was wonderful. Over 100 people visited, and many were genuinely engaged and eager to learn about the process and the work. A particular highlight was the visit from the 12th Richmond Scout Group, who showed great enthusiasm for the printmaking process and the work on display.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, and to Doors Open Richmond for creating this opportunity.