Joseph Buhat’s new woodcut and screenprint Lifting the Veil, developed with Edinburgh Printmakers, explores themes of identity and transition. Drawing from his dual heritage and experiences of displacement, Buhat’s work captures the liminal space between boyhood and manhood, using the printmaking process to translate painterly marks into a ritualistic experience. The piece reflects on personal transformation, with the veil symbolising both loss and the discovery of new selfhood.
Joseph Buhat was awarded the EP Editioning award at the RSA Open Exhibition in 2023. His work in the exhibition showed a bold expressive use of mark making, imagery and distinctive colour sense. The prize offered the opportunity for him to work closely with collaborating printmaker Sally Mairs to produce a limited edition print as part of the EP Editions publishing programme.
Images: works in progress
