Comments on: Will Not Forget (Song for Keith) http://www.vindaugagallery.com/archives/133 Light + Glass Studio Blog Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:45:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: PrettyFakes » Blog Archive » Light + Glass (Roy Adkins). http://www.vindaugagallery.com/archives/133#comment-2917 PrettyFakes » Blog Archive » Light + Glass (Roy Adkins). Fri, 04 May 2007 15:49:06 +0000 http://www.vindaugagallery.com/?p=133#comment-2917 [...] Previous collaborations with Roy Adkins: In Nineteen Thirty-Six a Young Man Walked into a Hotel Room in South Texas (Robt. Johnson). Not Fade Away (Song for Keith); background on the creation of Not Fade Away. [...] [...] Previous collaborations with Roy Adkins: In Nineteen Thirty-Six a Young Man Walked into a Hotel Room in South Texas (Robt. Johnson). Not Fade Away (Song for Keith); background on the creation of Not Fade Away. [...]

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.vindaugagallery.com/archives/133#comment-430 Kathleen Tue, 31 Jan 2006 17:35:38 +0000 http://www.vindaugagallery.com/?p=133#comment-430 I was thinking that with a transparency, you could move the ink around with some water or solvent, as well as add materials--it could have a soft quality, and it would avoid photoshop. I also realized that I'm thinking of transparencies because I have photo-litho in the back of my mind . . . . :) I was thinking that with a transparency, you could move the ink around with some water or solvent, as well as add materials–it could have a soft quality, and it would avoid photoshop.

I also realized that I’m thinking of transparencies because I have photo-litho in the back of my mind . . . . :)

]]> By: Wah http://www.vindaugagallery.com/archives/133#comment-429 Wah Mon, 30 Jan 2006 23:46:31 +0000 http://www.vindaugagallery.com/?p=133#comment-429 gorjus could work on the digital version, if he so desired. He has always been around for final color and level adjustments before the file is saved . . . so the oportunity is there, I'm not sure if he is interested in working that way. What would be the purpose of the transparency step? the addition of scratches? never had a problem with bfk; but I haven't used it for a watercolor either. gorjus could work on the digital version, if he so desired. He has always been around for final color and level adjustments before the file is saved . . . so the oportunity is there, I’m not sure if he is interested in working that way.

What would be the purpose of the transparency step? the addition of scratches?

never had a problem with bfk; but I haven’t used it for a watercolor either.

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.vindaugagallery.com/archives/133#comment-428 Kathleen Mon, 30 Jan 2006 19:33:36 +0000 http://www.vindaugagallery.com/?p=133#comment-428 So, if you are printing them digitally, couldn't G. do a little more pre-print manipulation? What if you printed a photo on a transparency, and then let G. work on the transparency, then scan and print? Also, if the Somerset Velvet is like BFK, then it's a pretty poor wet-media surface (for hand work--it's great for any printing, obviously). Yeah, I've had poor luck reworking coated papers . . . So, if you are printing them digitally, couldn’t G. do a little more pre-print manipulation?

What if you printed a photo on a transparency, and then let G. work on the transparency, then scan and print?

Also, if the Somerset Velvet is like BFK, then it’s a pretty poor wet-media surface (for hand work–it’s great for any printing, obviously). Yeah, I’ve had poor luck reworking coated papers . . .

]]> By: Wah http://www.vindaugagallery.com/archives/133#comment-427 Wah Mon, 30 Jan 2006 19:16:57 +0000 http://www.vindaugagallery.com/?p=133#comment-427 Gorjus is working dirrectly on the photos, in a couple of spots he has scratched up the image and then inked over it or stamped over it. So far the collabs have been giclee printed on somerset velvet(roll paper for giclee), which I think is a lot like reeves bfk in terms of tooth. So, the answer is sorta watercolor . . . Gorjus will have to answer the xerox transfers question. epson's description: http://www.epson.com/cmc_upload/0/000/019/086/Somerset%20Velvet%20for%20Epson.pdf two negative points, one the paper is coated for use with inkjet inks, two the place I print them coats it with UV inhibitor. Both these (I believe) reduces the paper's ablitliy to take additional media. Gorjus is working dirrectly on the photos, in a couple of spots he has scratched up the image and then inked over it or stamped over it. So far the collabs have been giclee printed on somerset velvet(roll paper for giclee), which I think is a lot like reeves bfk in terms of tooth. So, the answer is sorta watercolor . . . Gorjus will have to answer the xerox transfers question.

epson’s description:
http://www.epson.com/cmc_upload/0/000/019/086/Somerset%20Velvet%20for%20Epson.pdf

two negative points, one the paper is coated for use with inkjet inks, two the place I print them coats it with UV inhibitor. Both these (I believe) reduces the paper’s ablitliy to take additional media.

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.vindaugagallery.com/archives/133#comment-426 Kathleen Mon, 30 Jan 2006 18:38:36 +0000 http://www.vindaugagallery.com/?p=133#comment-426 Please de-emphasize the "criticism", logical or otherwise--I was just thinking in print . . . I've been thinking about your collaborations in general. Gorjus, are you working directly on the photos? Wah, are they printed on photo-paper, or watercolor paper? G., do you know how to do xerox transfers? I have more questions, but I'll save them for later . . . Please de-emphasize the “criticism”, logical or otherwise–I was just thinking in print . . .

I’ve been thinking about your collaborations in general. Gorjus, are you working directly on the photos? Wah, are they printed on photo-paper, or watercolor paper? G., do you know how to do xerox transfers? I have more questions, but I’ll save them for later . . .

]]> By: gorjus http://www.vindaugagallery.com/archives/133#comment-425 gorjus Fri, 27 Jan 2006 23:45:32 +0000 http://www.vindaugagallery.com/?p=133#comment-425 Yeah. This thing was tough. I agree with you, though, Kathleen--there's such a danger of invoking all the absolute crap that goes along with jingoism (as opposed to patriotism). See also: Me reluctant to say Merry Christmas, because I didn't want to send out some code that I was a fundamentalist or something. I still firmly believe in "E Pluribus Unum," though, and maybe that's what this ended up being to me--a medidation on how AIDS affects all of us, equally, despite our origins. Yeah. This thing was tough. I agree with you, though, Kathleen–there’s such a danger of invoking all the absolute crap that goes along with jingoism (as opposed to patriotism). See also: Me reluctant to say Merry Christmas, because I didn’t want to send out some code that I was a fundamentalist or something.

I still firmly believe in “E Pluribus Unum,” though, and maybe that’s what this ended up being to me–a medidation on how AIDS affects all of us, equally, despite our origins.

]]> By: Wah http://www.vindaugagallery.com/archives/133#comment-424 Wah Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:12:03 +0000 http://www.vindaugagallery.com/?p=133#comment-424 In response to your logical and reasonable criticism; no matter how you see the flag, you should not think that either its nationalism or deteriorating symbol of an establishment only reflects/effects one race. I contemplated adding some vagueness to the color of the hands but it seemed too contrived. In reagrds to the nationality, you are right. In my defense, Gorjus and I discussed attaching some legal commentary about Lawerence vs. Texas, but since we didn't I guess I'd have to agree. All that being said, I'm not sure it is a piece that I want to rework at this point. In response to your logical and reasonable criticism; no matter how you see the flag, you should not think that either its nationalism or deteriorating symbol of an establishment only reflects/effects one race. I contemplated adding some vagueness to the color of the hands but it seemed too contrived. In reagrds to the nationality, you are right. In my defense, Gorjus and I discussed attaching some legal commentary about Lawerence vs. Texas, but since we didn’t I guess I’d have to agree. All that being said, I’m not sure it is a piece that I want to rework at this point.

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.vindaugagallery.com/archives/133#comment-420 Kathleen Fri, 27 Jan 2006 16:40:05 +0000 http://www.vindaugagallery.com/?p=133#comment-420 I'm pretty allergic to images with the flag in them. I can only read Nationalism, despite the true intent. It's my own problem, not a problem of your work. [I'm even allergic to the famous Jasper Johns flags] However, I'm sure that togetherness in the face of adversity can be expressed in an absense of the flag, especially since aids is a global problem affecting people of many races and nationalities . . . Hud, that tea shop we saw on Miracle Mile is already closed. I didn't even have a chance to try it out. I’m pretty allergic to images with the flag in them. I can only read Nationalism, despite the true intent. It’s my own problem, not a problem of your work. [I'm even allergic to the famous Jasper Johns flags]

However, I’m sure that togetherness in the face of adversity can be expressed in an absense of the flag, especially since aids is a global problem affecting people of many races and nationalities . . .

Hud, that tea shop we saw on Miracle Mile is already closed. I didn’t even have a chance to try it out.

]]> By: Hud http://www.vindaugagallery.com/archives/133#comment-412 Hud Tue, 24 Jan 2006 19:55:13 +0000 http://www.vindaugagallery.com/?p=133#comment-412 What can I say, a tea shop opened up near my apartment. They have wireless internet, a mellow atmosphere, and they remember everyone who comes through the shop. Plus, they are really nice. The owner (co-owner really) loved the piece. What can I say, a tea shop opened up near my apartment. They have wireless internet, a mellow atmosphere, and they remember everyone who comes through the shop. Plus, they are really nice.

The owner (co-owner really) loved the piece.

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