Re: Intaglio/Photogravure/Etching

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From: Judy Seigel (jseigel@panix.com)
Date: 05/30/00-07:02:34 PM Z


On Tue, 30 May 2000, Gregory Parkinson wrote:

> I don't yet have the space to set up any sort of printing area (but I'm looking
> to move and it's a big consideration - unfortunately, extra space and
> working-in-Manhattan don't go together very well.)

Greg there's also the possibility of shared darkroom space... look on
bulletin board of places like Duggal, or even ads in PhotoDistrict
News... Used to be a lot in areas like Dumbo, etc. but probably
gentrified now.
 
> So I take classes at the School of Visual Arts, and the class I just
> signed up for is "Color Etching and Multiple Plate Printing". I was
> all set for a Silkscreen class but it was full so I signed up
> for the etching class. First question: is photogravure considered
> an alt process?

Basically "alt" is what this list says it is, except digital -- that's
mainstream but nobody can resist it, so what are ya gonna do? Which is to
say, sure gravure is alt. The drawback (other than how *difficult* it is
to do really well, or so I understand) is that you need a press...
aggravating your workspace problem.

> If so, then I'd like to ask the multitude for information, personal
> opinion, and/or pointers to information about this process.

A suggestion, if I may -- folks seem to get better answers and more info
if they ask finite and specific questions, rather than broad and general
questions (tho you probably knew that). You can always come back for
more.
                
good luck,

Judy


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