Re: Ted Jones Master Gum Printer

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from Gene Laughter:

8/29/07

TED JONES, MASTER OF THE GUM BICHROMATE PRINT, PASSES AWAY

I got the quiet, tearful call last Friday from Margot Ihlder, my
dear friend Ted Jones' long-time companion and his favorite model. Ted
had passed away upon waking up in his bed at home in Falls Church, VA.
It was a quiet passing. But I, and many other old friends, had a
tougher time losing such a wonderful presence in our lives. I shared
several tear-filled hours letting some of his old friends in the photo
business know what had happened to this genial giant of a photographer
and talking about our memories of Ted.

His memorial service will
be held this Friday, August 31, at the Quaker Meeting House, 6410
Georgetown Pike, Mclean, VA at 11 a.m. As Margot told me, "I did find
out that there is no air conditioning in the church. If you decide to
come, please come without tie and wear something cool. You know how Ted
hated ties, et al." She was right. Ted was casual and cared not a hoot
for formality or pomposity.

Ted was first an artist of life. But
he was also a talented photographer, accomplished sculptor and
Emmy-award-winning filmmaker.

Even after heart surgery and 80
years, Ted had a passion for life, photography and experimentation. His
keen sense of humor and willingness to share his encyclopedic knowledge
about alternative processes endeared him to many, including myself. He
was a master printer, particularly in the gum process, where I believe
he had no equal--not even the old masters like Demachy, whom he
admired. But he also absorbed new digital processes to keep his ideas
and work fresh. I had the privilege and pleasure to have represented
him and his work, but the greater privilege was to count him as a
friend and teacher.

He is survived by Margot, his ex-wife and his five sons and their families.

A more complete biography of his life and many of his photographs are on all our websites, including this one 
http://www.iphotocentral.com/showcase/showcase_view.php/49/1/0 .

On Jan 23, 2008 7:32 AM, John Grocott < john.grocott403@ntlworld.com> wrote:

Hi All,

            Just learned that Ted passed away last August.  Some of you might have known Ted and his work.

 

 

John - Photographist - London - UK.

 

 This link tells most all.

http://www.iphotocentral.com/showcase/showcase_view.php/49/1/0 .

-- 
Carole Hollander
Gum Bichromate, Cyanotype, Van Dyke

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