Image 1 of 6
Image 2 of 6
Image 3 of 6
Image 4 of 6
Image 5 of 6
Image 6 of 6
BAKHYT KADYROVA | Stamping linocut forms
ARTIST | Bakhyt Kadyrova
BASED IN | Kazakhstan
TITLE | Stamping linocut forms
SIZE | 297 x 420 mm
Inspired by Hans Schmidt’s work, I designed my own squarish alphabet. First, I made the alphabet into linocut shapes and tried stamping text textures with that. Then I deconstructed my squarish letterforms into elements and played with those separate elements. To create this pattern I used my limited range of forms, but cut to different sizes, overlapped them, and created letter variations.
MEDIUM | Sketch paper, inkpad, linocut forms, digital color change.
PRICE | Not for sale.
ARTIST | Bakhyt Kadyrova
BASED IN | Kazakhstan
TITLE | Stamping linocut forms
SIZE | 297 x 420 mm
Inspired by Hans Schmidt’s work, I designed my own squarish alphabet. First, I made the alphabet into linocut shapes and tried stamping text textures with that. Then I deconstructed my squarish letterforms into elements and played with those separate elements. To create this pattern I used my limited range of forms, but cut to different sizes, overlapped them, and created letter variations.
MEDIUM | Sketch paper, inkpad, linocut forms, digital color change.
PRICE | Not for sale.
ARTIST | Bakhyt Kadyrova
BASED IN | Kazakhstan
TITLE | Stamping linocut forms
SIZE | 297 x 420 mm
Inspired by Hans Schmidt’s work, I designed my own squarish alphabet. First, I made the alphabet into linocut shapes and tried stamping text textures with that. Then I deconstructed my squarish letterforms into elements and played with those separate elements. To create this pattern I used my limited range of forms, but cut to different sizes, overlapped them, and created letter variations.
MEDIUM | Sketch paper, inkpad, linocut forms, digital color change.
PRICE | Not for sale.
At the exploration stage, while experimenting and trying various tools she discovered that she was constantly returning to simple squarish forms.
A pattern created with separate linocut forms and two colors. T-shirt mockup with the same image.
Printing linocut text patterns on a linen shirt. Medium: Speedball fabric block printing ink.
One of Hans Schmidt’s sqaure alphabets she was inspired by. Her first linocut alphabet, each letter 2x2 cm. Using separate elements of squarish letters.
A pattern created with linocut forms. T-shirt mockup with the same image.
Printing linocut text patterns on a cotton shirt. Medium: Versa Craft inkpad for fabric, paper, wood and more.
About the artist
A trained lawyer, Bakhyt worked in consulting for eight years. Her love for calligraphy began in 2017, and the adventure started with her making New Year cards together with her sons for the family. She had found some examples of beautifully handwritten cards on Pinterest, and was fascinated. This was the first time she entered the world of fine letters. Since then calligraphy became her main preoccupation.
A passionate student of calligraphy, Bakhyt immersed herself in international workshops, courses and conferences, learning new techniques, sharpening her skills, and learning to use letterforms in art. She was also approached to teach calligraphy. She spent time developing a Spencerian manual in Russian and conducted free “live” sessions on Instagram.