From: Paul Jordan (jordan@loop.com)
Date: 05/31/00-07:31:12 AM Z
on 5/30/00 6:02 PM, Judy Seigel at jseigel@panix.com wrote:
>
> 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
>
>
Judy I'm just wondering why you do not consider digital as "alt" process.
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