Lumen Printing with Richard S. Chow (In-Person Learning – One Session)
- Saturday
May 11, 2024
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
One Session
Tuition: $205 + $25 materials fee (Become a Member today and received up to 20% off!)
Limited to 10 Students
© Photo by Richard S. Chow
About
In-Person Learning
Lumens (alternative photography) are camera-less prints, often made with organic objects like plants, flowers, or other materials or transparencies in direct contact with black and white silver gelatin photographic paper. Although it is B&W paper, the resulting print is usually colored with surprising tones.
This introductory class covers a brief history, hands-on printing, review and discussion of end to end process, types of paper, including toning methods, and workflow options.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their unique materials for photograms or other image making ideas. Note that the print can be fixed (via darkroom Fixer chemical) for archival. If time permits, other concepts of alternative photography can be covered, e.g., combination of Lumen and Cyanotype.
Richard S. Chow is a photographic artist in Los Angeles whose work is recognized in fine art, documentary, analog, and original photo-based objects. He has shown solo at the Museum of Art and History Lancaster; Orange Coast College; Neutra Museum & Gallery; and Metro 417 Gallery. His work are in the permanent collection at the American Hotel in LA, and at the Los Angeles Central Library, among other private collections. He has widely shown in group shows across the U.S., recent notable venues with photo-based art include the Griffin Museum of Photography, Floria Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA), bG Gallery, Gallery 825, Open Mind Art Space, and the Los Angeles Art Show at the LA Convention Center.
His work was published and featured in the monograph LACMA Jazz 25th Anniversary by the LA County Museum of Arts; Shadow and Light Magazine and Eye of Photography. Richard has independently published two limited edition photo books, both received awards from Month of Photography LA by the Lucie Foundation.
Richard conducts alternative photography workshops in his studio. He has led photography composition workshop at MOAH Museum of Arts and History Lancaster. He is curator & co-producer for Open Show LA whose mission is to provide a platform for visual artists to share & dialog. Since 2021, he serves as Grant Review panelist for the California Art Council at Sacramento.
Richard is represented by UPAG United Photographic Artists Gallery in Tampa FL, and Gallery 825 in West Hollywood, CA.
Details
- One Session
- Date: Saturday, May 11, 9 am – 1 pm PST
- Enrollment Limit: 10 students
- Skill/Experience Level: Open to all levels
- Tuition: $205 + $25 materials fee (Become a Member today and received up to 20% off!)
- Location: 252 South Los Angeles Street, Third Level, Los Angeles, California, 90012
- Nearby Lodging: The Miyako Hotel – 328 E. First Street Los Angeles, California, 90012, United States, The Double-Tree by Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles Downtown – 120 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, California, 90012, USA
- Not Included: Meals, snacks, bottled water and transportation (to and from the workshop location). Students are encouraged to bring their own food or order from nearby restaurants. Ride share apps or public transit are recommended for those without transportation. Students will be notified of food and parking options in the area.