Extending Tradition-Large Format

[Jim Fitzgerald]

I wanted to let everyone know about a call for work for a gallery in Astoria Oregon, Lightbox Photographic, which is dedicated to photography and only photography. The large format community should take a look at this and the website for the gallery and consider entering. Along with Terry Thompson, John Wimberly and myself we will be judging what I hope will be some wonderful submissions.

Go to the website and look for the call for entries page and find the show. I hope our members will submit. Deadline is April 8th.

http://www.lightbox-photographic.com

Thanks everyone.

[hendrik faure]

thanks for information
what about pictures with an electricity-depending step within the process?
(eg 4x5-film, scanned, inksplasher- enlarged on pictorico OHP then contact- palladium-print)

Hendrik

[Tin Can]

I think they poorly defined their parameters.

http://lightbox-photographic.com/downloads/ExtendingTraditionprospectus.pdf

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Hendrik, So long as it was shot on film and then printed in a traditional, alternative method. No ink jet prints. Randy, I'm not sure what you mean? If anyone has questions contact the gallery. You should look at the website and as large format photographers support the cause. You never know I might just select your work as I have been asked to be a juror as well.

[Tin Can]

As Hendrik's work is acceptable, which includes an ink splatter interneg, good. I quote from the Prospectus, "All images must have been originally shot on Large Format film or plate, “4x5” and larger. (Bold emphasis mine.)
Analog Photographic printing only, ie. fiber silver gelatin and all the varied Alternative Processes including Wet Plate are eligible."

Only as a prominent example of excellence, Sandy King's current work may be unacceptable, per his Artist Statement and my prior knowledge that he may use digital capture in recent work. That may have changed. I don't assume to speak for Mr. King. http://blogs.clemson.edu/emerituscollege/files/2017/10/SANDY-KING.pdf

It occurred to me, the limitation to 4X5 film/plate and up excludes much modern analog print work. By definition, contest eligibility is determined by size and capture, but not making throughput all analog. A fine line, that may be unenforceable and invisible on the wall.

Furthermore, as I beat this to death, judging analog prints by digital copy is unfair to the medium. 1000 pixels long side...

I have aided 2 friends, submit to this type of Digital entry judging process. Not photography. Reluctantly I copied their excellent art and down processed it, to very low quality. Yes, they did gain entrance to their chosen contest.

I apologize for my windy and confusing retort. I am well known for starting on one side of a discussion and switching sides, often I don't know from whence I came.

ps Clyde Butcher https://clydebutcher.com/about-the-artist/technical-information/

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Randy, you bring up some good points. We trust that whoever submits will follow the guidelines. As far as digital negatives go I will check to make sure but I believe they are acceptable if the original image was shot on film or plate. Look at the jurors for this event. I can tell the difference and will judge accordingly. I see and know a lot of photographers work. So as I said earlier contact the gallery and ask Michael for clarification if in doubt. This is a very fine gallery and I am honored to have a solo show at the same time as this exhibit.

[Tin Can]

Sounds good Jim, if I had the means I would visit the gallery.

Good luck in all things.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Randy, thanks.

[Thom Bennett]

Great opportunity! I'll be entering.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Great opportunity! I'll be entering.

Remember that the deadline is April 8th. A week from Sunday.

[hendrik faure]

Monday, I wrote to Michael, asking for specification about digital intermediate steps, but I got no answer

hendrik

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Give him time. The gallery is closed on Monday's. He will get back to you.

[mathieu Bauwens]

Pictures send

[Tri Tran]

Done. Submission completed. Thanks Jim.

[hendrik faure]

Give him time. The gallery is closed on Monday's. He will get back to you.
...no answer, closing in 8 hours.
So I concluded, that he is not interested in this point and I made my submission without specification of intermediate steps.
No problem, but if I am kicked out due to this point, I will declare trade war to Oregon.
best greetings from Reiffenhausen
hendrik

[Jim Fitzgerald]

...no answer, closing in 8 hours.
So I concluded, that he is not interested in this point and I made my submission without specification of intermediate steps.
No problem, but if I am kicked out due to this point, I will declare trade war to Oregon.
best greetings from Reiffenhausen
hendrik
Somehow your e-mail was not received but your submission was. So no need for trade wars! Best of luck.

[Winger]

Completely out of curiosity, how many people submitted something?

[Jim Fitzgerald]

We had 43 artists submit 265 images. The submittals were all awesome. Thanks to all of these who submitted and to those who were selected to be in the show. Notifications will be e-mailed.

[rorye]

I'm thrilled to have a piece accepted and looking forward to meeting you Jim, and seeing your carbon prints in person.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Rorye, your image was great and congratulations. I'm looking forward to meeting you as well.

[rich caramadre]

I just finished framing my image. I will be dropping it off at the gallery next week. Unfortunately I won't be in town to see the show.

Rich

[hendrik faure]

my print will come matted 16x20, nearly last minute, it is too far for me to go there.
So many people having smartphones: will there be video of the opening?

hendrik

[Winger]

I'm also thrilled to be included. I just need to find a suitable box to ship mine (and I can't make the show either). I'd also love to see a video of the whole show.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Rich, Hendrik and Winger congratulations. It will be a great showing of some outstanding work. I will try to video all of the work in the show. My solo opening is the same night downstairs. I will be giving a talk about my carbon process and how I work and we will video that. We may stream it live on Facebook as well. I'll be working with the gallery on that one. Once the show is up and the opening night has passed the show images will be listed on the galleries webpage under the show title. I would encourage everyone to check that out now. You can see the past shows and the gallery layout. There is a main floor and then a second floor. So we will have two openings on May 12th.

[Tin Can]

Rich, Hendrik and Winger congratulations. It will be a great showing of some outstanding work. I will try to video all of the work in the show. My solo opening is the same night downstairs. I will be giving a talk about my carbon process and how I work and we will video that. We may stream it live on Facebook as well. I'll be working with the gallery on that one. Once the show is up and the opening night has passed the show images will be listed on the galleries webpage under the show title. I would encourage everyone to check that out now. You can see the past shows and the gallery layout. There is a main floor and then a second floor. So we will have two openings on May 12th.

Please also consider Youtube for video and let us know here where it is.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Randy, I will put it up on YouTube and let everyone know.

[hendrik faure]

Jim, thank you!
My sending is on the way, more info follows to gallery/per p.m.
h.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Hendrik, I can't wait to see your work and the work of all of the others who are in this great show. I'm very happy to have my show open along side of this one. It is going to be a great night.