Bove, Libby

Bove, Libby

Libby Bove

3 July 2007Comment

Libby Bove writes about the political artist and activist whose work has inspired her during her recent college studies.

I have been studying the prints of Paul Peter Piech as part of my art course at Yale College this year. This is an extract from an essay I wrote for the course. I hope it inspires you to visit a Piech exhibition or find out more about his work.

Paul Peter Piech was a printmaker of international note. His work deals with powerful political and human rights issues. Piech's prints are designed to grab your attention and make you think. Piech worked mainly in linocut and wood-cut prints…