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,...
Squaring the Circles of Confusion – Exhibition
Squaring the Circles of Confusion; Neo-Pictorialism in the 21st century exhibition.This new exhibition, curated by Zelda Cheatle, celebrates the work of artists Takashi Arai, Susan Derges, David George, Joy Gregory, Tom Hunter, Ian Phillips McLaren, Celine Bodin and Spencer Rowell who each bring...
Gum Bichromate Print
This is a gum bichromate print from my recent ‘Drive By’ series called ‘The Road To Debden’ I decided to leave some brush marks on the bottom of this image to reinforce that this is a photograph made with watercolour pigment. Drive By series – Road to...
Duotone Gum Print
Two new Duotone prints from ‘In The Mist’ series. Printed on 24cmx32cm 140lb watercolour paper.