The Khoumssa

this symbol is called "the khoumssa" But in English it is called "the hamsa hand" it is a palm-shaped amulet popular in the middle east and north Africa. It is often used as a sign of protection and is believed to provide defense against the evil eye... 🪬 which is thought to ward off negative energies, "The khoumssa" Hand has cultural and historical significance in various traditions and is commonly used as a protective talisman.

Together Samir Bensalah and I have created another symbolic collabaration piece. Samir worked diligently to create this beautiful design, drawing each line directly onto the linoleum block. Each delicate line perfectly captures the technique and style that are distinctive to his amazing work. Once he completed the sketch and ink-lined the block, I had the honor of carving and printing this limited edition of 50 linocut prints.

printed on A5 8.5 x 5.5 handmade cotton rag paper.

These prints will ship flat attached to a black 8x10 mat.

Every single print is hand-printed and not a reproduction.
There are many different printmaking techniques.
Traditional printmaking techniques include relief printing, lithography, intaglio printing, and screen printing. At the moment, I prefer linocut printmaking which is a type of relief printing. All of my prints are created using this process.
First, a drawing is created onto a block of linoleum. Areas to remain the color of the surface being printed on are carved from the block first. Then the ink is rolled onto the uncut surface of the block. I then lay the paper on top of the block, first attaching the tabs that hold the paper in place so that each time I lay down the paper the image is transferred with complete registration. When the paper is removed the image then appears in reverse.