BAPHOROCK
I’m Baphorock, a self-taught artist working in linocut, photography, and visual storytelling.
My practice bridges original printmaking with the study and reinterpretation of medieval woodcut traditions and fifteenth-century book imagery, drawing on their symbolic language and cosmovision. Alongside this historical engagement, my original works address themes of social awareness, human rights, and inclusivity—seeking to connect personal experience with wider collective narratives. Through this dual approach, I aim to preserve the visual heritage of the past while contributing to contemporary artistic discourse.
яebis
Rebis is an ancient alchemical symbol of unity—the fusion of opposites like male and female, matter and spirit. It appears at the final stage of the alchemical process, symbolizing balance, completion, and inner harmony.In my work, Rebis represents the journey of becoming whole—embracing contradictions, duality, and transformation. It speaks to the human desire for integration in a fragmented world, inviting reflection on identity, healing, and the merging of inner worlds.
Title: Rebis
Medium: Linocut print, hand-carved and hand-printed
Paper: Kitakata paper
Size: A4
Edition: Limited Edition of 50
Year: 2024
Gnosis
Gnosis is a linoprint inspired by a mysterious 19th-century illustration used in both meteorology and spiritual texts. The image—depicting the point where heaven and earth meet—evokes the moment of insight or breakthrough, not only spiritually, but also within ourselves. It reflects the awe of realizing there’s always something beyond what we see.
Title: Gnosis
Medium: Linocut print, hand-carved and hand-printed
Paper: Acid-free drawing paper 250gsm
Size: A3
Edition: Limited Edition of 50
Year: 2024
Female яage
Medusa reclaims a misunderstood myth as a symbol of female rage, power, and defiance. Often told as a tale of punishment and fear, her story reflects deeper truths about patriarchy, violation, and how society responds to women who resist the roles forced upon them. In this print, Medusa stands for every woman who dares to set boundaries, express anger, or survive and speak out.
Title: Female Rage
Medium: Linocut print, hand-carved and hand-printed
Paper: Acid-free drawing paper 250gsm
Size: A3
Edition: Limited Edition of 50
Year: 2024
Satanic Panic
This print is inspired by the Satanic Panic era of the 1980s and 90s—a time when fear, misinformation, and media hysteria led to real harm. Innocent people were accused of dark rituals, alternative lifestyles were demonized, and creative expression was often censored. This work reflects on how moral panic can spiral into persecution, often targeting the most vulnerable or misunderstood.
Title: Satanic Panic
Medium: Linocut print, hand-carved and hand-printed
Paper: Acid-free drawing paper 250gsm
Size: A3
Edition: Limited Edition of 50
Year: 2024
Bяoкen
Broken explores the feeling of being torn, misplaced, or fragmented—physically or emotionally. Through bold contrasts and raw lines, it reflects the silent weight of internal disconnection and the quiet strength it takes to hold oneself together.
Title: Broken
Medium: Linocut print, hand-carved and hand-printed
Paper: Acid-free drawing paper 250gsm
Size: A4
Edition: Limited Edition of 50
Year: 2025
The Fallen
This linoprint draws inspiration from the fallen angel statue, symbolizing the complex interplay of rebellion, loss, and redemption. It captures the poignant beauty of a being caught between light and shadow, strength and vulnerability.
Featured on book Paradise, Ken Hollings, 2024
Title: The Fallen
Medium: Linocut print, hand-carved and hand-printed
Paper: Kitakata Paper
Size: A5
Edition: Limited Edition of 50
Year: 2024
The Gяeat Woяк
Linoprint, replica of a powerful 16th-century alchemical woodcut. It shows Hermes Trismegistus — the mythical father of alchemy and Hermetic philosophy — as the teacher of occult wisdom, surrounded by seekers of wisdom drawn to the mystery of the Great Work.
Title: The Great work
Medium: Linocut print, hand-carved and hand-printed
Paper: Lokta Handmade Paper
Size: A4
Edition: Limited Edition of 50
Year: 2025
Participation
⟡ Paradise by Ken Hollings, 2024. Design and layout , The Fallen linoprint. > Link
⟡The Trash Concordance booklet by Ken Hollings, 2024. Design and layout.
⟡ Music from Elsewhere by Doug Skinner, 2025. Design and layout. > Link
⟡ Harrowing Hall III ,USA, 2025. Group Exhibition.
⟡ Gravures Internationales, Belgium, 2025. Group Exhibition > Link
⟡ Litography Residency, Helliden Folkhögskola, Sweden > Link
Upcoming:
⟡ MentArt Residency, El Escorial, Spain
Contact
For collaboration inquiries, custom commissions, exhibitions, or professional opportunities, please feel free to get in touch. I welcome connections with curators, collectors, fellow artists, and organizations interested in meaningful, craft-based work rooted in symbolism, storytelling, and social themes.