Exhibition of Thesis Work at School of Visual Arts: Opening Reception 10/28/2008

I recently wrote an article for “The Darlow Report” (available at RedDogJournal.com), that included news about an exhibition of thesis work on display from October 23-November 15, 2008 at the Visual Arts Gallery in New York City. Below, I’ve added more about the show and the gallery, which is the School of Visual Art’s newest exhibition space. The opening reception is 10/28/2008 from 6-8pm, and is open to the public.

Composite of Graduating Class Images from the show SEAMLESS, courtesy School of Visual Arts

School of Visual Arts (SVA) is presenting “Seamless,” an exhibition of thesis work from the first graduating class of the Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Digital Photography program. The exhibition is curated by artist and SVA faculty member Dan Halm. Launched in the fall of 2007, the MPS in Digital Photography is a concentrated course of studies designed to address the needs of professional photographers, artists and educators who are seeking to advance their mastery of digital professional practices in order to create technically perfect, conceptually rigorous and aesthetically compelling images.

“The exhibition is the culmination of the first year of the MPS Digital Photography program,” says Katrin Eismann, chair of the department. In the fall and spring semesters the students concentrated on learning technical skills and developing their thesis projects. In the summer semester the students worked on the final presentation of the thesis projects in the form of a website, book, and large format prints that will be seen in the show.

“The images in the exhibition were all completed as part of the thesis requirement of the program, which includes developing a thesis project to be presented in web, book, and large format print form. From concept through production, each student’s thesis project was refined and vetted by the faculty, thesis advisors, and department staff, and finally presented to the thesis review committee. The great majority of works in the exhibition are archival inkjet prints, which were produced on the department’s Epson Stylus Pro 9880 and Epson Stylus Pro 3800 printers under the supervision of world-renowned photographer and digital expert, Greg Gorman.”

A book with the work of all MPS Digital Photography program students is available for preview and purchase at Blurb.com:
https://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/380425

I reviewed the online preview of the book, and I was very impressed by the design and imagery. More images are available for review online. For additional information and to view a gallery of images from the show, visit www.sva.edu/digitalphoto.

And to read much more about the students behind the imagery, I highly recommend visiting this page.

Below is an overview of the Visual Arts Gallery:

The Visual Arts Gallery is SVA’s newest exhibition facility. Located in Chelsea on the 15th floor of the landmark Starrett-Lehigh Building, it comprises four state of the art galleries and a large terrace with a commanding view of Lower Manhattan and the Hudson River. Staffed by six full-time professionals, Visual Arts Gallery offers select students the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work in the same environment as some of the country’s leading artists – a number of whom have exhibited there as well.

The Visual Arts Gallery is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and is closed Sunday and federal holidays*. The gallery is accessible by wheelchair. For more information, or to purchase student’s work (the gallery takes no commission), please call 212.592.2145 or email proffice@sva.edu.

I had the honor of judging a print and color management essay competition for the MPS Digital Photography program, and I’m very much looking forward to seeing the show and the printed book.

Exhibition information for “SEAMLESS”
October 23-November 15, 2008
Reception: Tuesday, October 28, 6-8pm
Visual Arts Gallery
601 West 26 Street, 15th floor
New York City

Mikkel Aaland’s PhotoPlus Expo Schedule and Info About Photoshop Lightroom 2 Adventure

I just read a blog post by Mikkel Aaland, photographer and author of the Photoshop Lightroom 2 Adventure book, published by O’Reilly.

He mentions some of the presentations that he’ll be giving on the show floor at PhotoPlus Expo this week (10/23-25, 2008), and as a moderator of a seminar on Saturday. You can read the post here. 

I think that the first Lightroom adventure book is fantastic (both in terms of imagery and content), and I look forward to seeing this one.

I’m Speaking this Thursday 10/23/2008 at PhotoPlus Expo in NYC

I haven’t posted anything here yet about the two hour seminar that I’m giving this week at the PhotoPlus Expo at the Javits Center in New York City. I’ve been busy testing new papers, and revisiting many others that I’ve used over the years. I’m also testing and researching new printers so that I have all the info I need to share my thoughts and experiences.

Below is a description of my seminar (TC8):

How To Choose the Right Inkjet Printers and Papers
Thursday, Oct 23, 2008: 3:45 PM – 5:45 PM

This lecture/demonstration by Andrew Darlow—photographer, consultant and author—covers the following: an overview of pro-quality printers from Canon, Epson and HP; a description of more than 20 recommended inkjet papers (including glossy, fiber gloss, and watercolor); and tips for optimizing print quality with specific papers and printers, such as how to effectively coat papers and canvas for better protection and longevity. Selected prints output from Canon, Epson and HP printers will be on display, and participants will receive more than 25 letter-sized blank sheets of high-end inkjet papers for testing. Handouts describing the papers and products discussed during the workshop will also be provided.

As I count them up, I will actually be giving to each participant more than 40 letter-sized blank sheets of high-end inkjet papers (2 sheets each more than 20 gloss, semi-gloss, fiber gloss and fiber-semi-gloss, matte and watercolor papers) from a number of different companies. These were chosen by me because I’ve tested them and think that they are worth trying (primarily if you have a pigment-based inkjet printer).

There are only 100 spaces available for this workshop. To check pricing, or to register, visit the PhotoPlus Expo website registration page.

About PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo

Designed for professionals in the photographic and imaging industries, PDN PhotoPlus showcases the latest advances in photography, both traditional and digital. Held annually at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, attendees have the opportunity to explore an inspiring array of photography and imaging products and services – everything from image capture and color management to retouching and storage – all from the industry’s leading manufacturers.

The show also offers over 100 photography and imaging seminars and hands-on workshops taught by world-renowned experts with a focus on cutting-edge innovations in digital imaging products and techniques.

More information on PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo is available at:
https://www.photoplusexpo.com