Topic: The Photopolymer journey continued........

[Lawrie]

During the last few months I have been refining my process and experimenting with new ink combinations. During this time I also reread a photopolymer  article by Keith Taylor in issue 57 of  the AG journal. In his article he concluded that ... "when you pull the perfect print, the elation is like no other feeling in the world. But when things go wrong, the feeling of despair and the depths you sink to are unimaginable!"  Any photopolymer practitioner will immediately relate to Keith's comment!

All things considered I still love the process despite the multitude of steps involved. The slow and contemplative approach to image making is so rewarding and totally therapeutic.

The attached four prints are part of a body of work which will be exhibited at the annual David Brown Printmaking Exhibition being held at the Sandton Gallery from the 24th September 2013. I hope you enjoy them!

Regards,

Lawrie.

[LT]

Fabulous stuff Lawrie, and thanks for the update.

It's a good thing we are not neighbours ... I think I'd be pestering you about this to the point of harassment! 

Hope the show goes well.

L.

[Andrej K]

Excellent images - those might be wonderful prints to look at in person..

Photogravures are very appealing to me - I am actively looking for an affordable printing press for maybe two years now...

[Late Developer]

Fantastic set of prints. My only gripe is that you've loaded very small versions and I'd love to see them fill my screen. Have you posted any larger scale ones anywhere else...??

[Alan]

Hey Lawrie,

Really beautiful images, Like Paul, I too would have liked LARGER samples . . . 

best of luck with the Exhibit 

[Lawrie]

Thank you Leon, Andrej K, Late developer and Alan for your encouragement and kind remarks. I am still kicking myself about the size of my scans. Only after matting the prints for framing did I realize that they were so small. I learn something new everyday.....................

Regards,

Lawrie.

[hookstrapped]

There is so much there there, even in the small images.  Very nice.  Would love to see in person.

[irv_b]

Fantastic work there Lawrie and the very best for the exhibit (not that it looks like you'll need it)!

[Verian]

Lovely images.

[philruss]

Wonderful images. Sometimes small is better.

[Lawrie]

Wonderful images. Sometimes small is better.

My photopolymer images measure 15cm x 20cm


There have been, and always will be, passionate debates about print size. My personal view is that the subject matter is often one of  the determining factors and that each image needs careful consideration. in 2001 I was privileged to be part of the Gallery ZA group show at Paris Photo. My wife and I spent several days at the venue and it was a once in a lifetime opportunity to view some of the world's most exciting and contemporary photography. The most memorable recollection was seeing the incredibly beautiful 8x10 prints of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston. The images literally glowed and had a life of their own  - veritable "little gems" which certainly did not need enlarging to reveal their exquisite charm.

Indeed, sometimes smaller is better!

Regards,

Lawrie.

[Late Developer]

Wonderful images. Sometimes small is better.

My photopolymer images measure 15cm x 20cm


There have been, and always will be, passionate debates about print size. My personal view is that the subject matter is often one of  the determining factors and that each image needs careful consideration. in 2001 I was privileged to be part of the Gallery ZA group show at Paris Photo. My wife and I spent several days at the venue and it was a once in a lifetime opportunity to view some of the world's most exciting and contemporary photography. The most memorable recollection was seeing the incredibly beautiful 8x10 prints of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston. The images literally glowed and had a life of their own  - veritable "little gems" which certainly did not need enlarging to reveal their exquisite charm.

Indeed, sometimes smaller is better!

Regards,

Lawrie.

Agreed. In real life, not everything needs to be 24" x 18". However, these beautiful photos show up little larger than passport size on my screen - even at 125% screen resolution.