I'd like to know why some use gum over cyanotype, VD, platinum, etc. I
personally am heavily commited to exploring digital technology for the
purpose of expanding my ability to make art; I'm here on alt-processes
for exactly the same reason!
As to your previous comments about the work in NYC. Wasn't the work
still photography...a lens-based reproductive artform? If the artist had
had photogravures made (by one of the few remaining gravure shops)
instead of ink-jets wouldn't his interests still be to get the best
whiz-bang prints? What's really wrong with nice tonal ranges or good
saturated color/tone on lovely art paper? If his work was mediocre, no
process will make a real difference. FWIW, I can certainly make a better
digital negative than I can burn or dodge or copy to enlarged negatives.
I want to create work that will last. I also enjoy handmaking my work,
but I'd probably seriously consider ink-jet prints when they become more
afforable and more permanent.
Later.
Darryl