[rollei_list] Re: OT: "Alternative" Processes
- From: ERoustom <eroustom@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 09:38:58 -0400
Photogravure is one.
Uses ink. Known far and wide to be far superior to what comes out
of a late 20th century darkroom.
Having done some simple intaglio work (some time ago), I'll have to
admit that I'd take the compromise of the darkroom or the inkjet any
time, over the gargantuan task that is photogravure. If you've never
wiped and printed an aquatint or etching, you have no idea what a
laborious and demanding process is. It requires strong organizational
skills, solid knowledge of the chemistry, confidence, strong back and
forearms and wrists, nimble dexterous hands, mechanical ability, some
heavy equipment, and plenty of time and space. Just reading the very
good description of the process in Wikipedia is tiring.
If we're going to say that inkjet is easy in comparison to silver
gelatin printing, and therefore less impressive, than what could we
say about silver gelatin printing once we compare it to photogravure?
I'm glad you brought this up Mark - it reminded me to open my mind,
as it reminded me of the copper & zinc plates that humbled me in art
school. It also reminds me why I love to work in my darkroom: it's
fun and easy.
Maybe in Fall I'll make a photogravure print.
E.
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