The state of Iowa benefits from a rich legacy in printmaking that dates back to Grant Wood and beyond. John Busbee of ArtScene Iowa examines this history, the artists at the heart of the printmaking culture, their work, and their unique bond to the state and to each other. Mauricio Lasansky is among the artists profiled.

Mauricio Lasansky's profile was added to the Des Moines Register 'Famous Iowans' series on June 8, 2003.