Amid great enthusiasm and lively participation, printmaker Kerstin Rice opened her new printmaking studio at the Schönberg Manor on June 10, 2026. The evening, titled “Dialogues in Linocut,” combined the innovative paste-printing technique of the early 20th century with contemporary artistic practice.
The established contemporary artist Olaf Stoy traveled from Saxony, printed alongside young guests, and read from his short story “The Transgression,” which tells of artist friendships and a nighttime operation to steal high-quality 5-mm-thick linoleum flooring.
The conversation between Kerstin Rice and Olaf Stoy focused on the history of linocut and the early experimental attempts by German artists. Olaf Stoy emphasized that linocut offers endless experimental possibilities and often results in a unique piece rather than a print run. This experimental approach also shapes Kerstin Rice’s current artistic practice.
Kerstin Rice presented pieces of uncut and already cut linoleum flooring from her family’s collection, which now open up new artistic possibilities as high-quality printing blocks. The interested audience was practically immersed in the world of paste printing. Many visitors experienced the fascination and the pitfalls of the technique. The dialogue in linocut continued with the visitors—both in conversations about the technique and in a very practical way during the printing process.
The dialogues continue: in Kerstin Rice’s artistic engagement with Olaf Stoy’s printing blocks, as well as in courses that will take place in the coming months at the Rittergut Schönberg for residents of the Altmark and guests.
Alongside The ARCH gUG’s community space in the old tractor workshop, this marks the next step in the revitalization of the Schönberg manor and the creation of a place where tourists and residents of the Altmark region can actively experience culture, craftsmanship, and community.
For more information on events and courses, visit
https://www.altmark.de/veranstaltungenKontakt. For questions and images
, contact Kerstin
Ricecontact@thearch.org (mailto:contact@thearch.org) | +49 1575 8174 306