The Art of Gum Bichromate /
I’m delighted to have been curated into this prestigious art exhibition by Diana Bloomfield at the Duncan Miller Gallery in LA.My gum print featured here will be in a group exhibition with some of the finest gum printing artists in the world. On show...
Foraging for Natural Pigments: Crafting Artist-Quality Watercolour Paints /
Exploring the source of the River Chelmer this morning, I embarked on a foraging journey, not only for exercise but also in search of natural pigments to create my own artist-quality watercolours. These pigments play a crucial role in my artistic process, especially for creating gum bichromate...
Celtic / Atlantic Rainforest ‘Fractured Whispers’ /
My new project that I’ve been researching for the last year or so, I’ve finaly got out and about and taken some shots.StatementIn “Fractured Whispers,” I explore the enchanting realm of Celtic-Atlantic rainforests, drawing inspiration from their rich tapestry of myths, folklore, and...
Gum Printing Masterclass at London Metropolitan University /
Last week I (Ian Phillips‑McLaren) had the pleasure of teaching a Gum Printing course in London at The School of Art, Architecture & Design, part of London Metropolitan University. This was an exciting moment — as far as I know, it’s the first time gum bichromate printing has been formally...
Alternative photography – alt processes /
It’s always wonderful to see how much students enjoy and value my workshops and masterclasses in alternative photography processes. Feedback like this reminds me why I teach — to give students a wider vocabulary of techniques and an extended creative toolbox, helping them bring their ideas to...
Squaring The Circles – Exhibition Review /
A Review by the Lancashire Times Recognise this: you arrive at an art gallery to find crowds of people standing around the picture you really want to see? I’d be surprised if your answered ‘no’.Japanese...
Squaring The Circles photographic exhibition, Scarborough Art Gallery /
What a great weekend, great art, food, wine, sea, family, new friends and old friends. We had a blast at Scarborough Museum & galleries, thank you to everyone who worked hard putting this fantastic exhibition together, it looked fabulous!!Below are some iphone snaps from the weekend of the...
Gwen, Final Analysis by Zelda Cheatle /
A lovely write-up in this months Amatuer Photographer magazine of my ’Gwen, Did I Want To Be Here?’ portrait, written by Zelda Cheatle. Takashi Arai, Susan Derges, David George, Joy Gregory, Tom Hunter, Ian Phillips McLaren, Céline Bodin and Spencer Rowell.My portrait of Gwen is also about to...
Squaring The Circles of Confusion /
Giving the exhibition it’s full name Squaring the Circles of Confusion: Neo-Pictorialism in the 21st Century.The exhibition is curated by Zelda Cheatle, RPS Honorary Fellow, and features work from Takashi Arai, Susan Derges, David George, Joy Gregory, Tom Hunter, Ian Phillips McLaren,...