This is a class for artists and photographers of all levels who wish to gain a broader understanding of photography’s history and potential by exploring a beautiful color photographic process in a fun and experimental way. The photo techniques presented in this class allow us to print photographs on alternative surfaces like watercolor papers and even fabric, which can then be used for handmade books, collage, painting and drawing.
During this three day intensive workshop, we’ll push the boundaries and explore photography in an open, creative, and intuitive way. We’ll explore the beautiful color photographic process of Gum Bichromate printing which allows avenues of expression beyond traditional and digital photography. Gum printing is a serendipitous photo process, yet one which rewards the patient artist with beautiful full color handmade images on various surfaces; it is one of the few alternative processes that allows the photographer to choose the multiple colors of the final image.
About Brian
Brian Taylor was born in Tucson, Arizona. He received his B.A. Degree in Visual Arts from the University of California at San Diego, an M.A. from Stanford University, and his M.F.A. from the University of New Mexico.
Brian is known for his innovative explorations of alternative photographic processes including historic 19th Century techniques, mixed media, and hand made books. He has been a recipient of grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Polaroid Corporation. His work has been exhibited nationally and abroad in numerous solo and group shows and is included in the permanent collections of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris; the Victoria and Albert Museum, London; the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; and the International Museum of Photography at the George Eastman House, Rochester, NY. His work has been published in American Photographer, Photo Asia, Exploring Color Photography, Artworks, and Photographic Possibilities.
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