I left the exhibit rather disappointed. This no longer was photography but just
a computer printout on expensive paper. No more aura, no more sincerity. To me
it was obvious that here somebody just had chosen a technique to make his
mediocre photography sell better.
That's what I wish for 1997: Lets not only share our technical knowledge how to
master a certain process, although I agree that this is the most important topic
for this list. But it's not the process alone which makes our photographs be
pieces of art. Let's also - at least from time to time - talk about the 'why'
behind all our efforts. As long as it is related to the use of alternative
processes I would appreciate very much to read (and write) s. th. about this
aspect on this list, too. What about the ohers? Would that be too dangerous??
In this sense, a Happy New Year,
Klaus Pollmeier
100561.2417@compuserve.com