Three Days of Creativity — Teaching Gum Printing to Radek Husak / I had the pleasure of teaching London-based mixed-media artist Radek Husak during a three-day gum printing workshop. Originally from Poland and a graduate of the Royal College of Art with a Master’s degree, Radek’s work expands the possibilities
Introduction Gum bichromate printing is a versatile and expressive alternative photographic process that offers unique advantages for artists and photographers alike. Known for its ability to create painterly, textured images, this 19th-century technique allows for significant creative control and customization. In this blog post, we will explore the advantages of
I had an incredible weekend at the opening of Dalkeith Photo 2024. Our exhibition and symposium were a tremendous success, attracting visitors from all over the country. The private viewing and symposium were completely sold out, making the event even more special. I’ve added some photos and a video to
The Art of Gum Bichromate is a group exhibition presenting works from 25 world-renowned artists who are masters of creating gum bichromate prints. Duncan Miller Gallery10959 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034 June 15 – August 2, 2024Opening reception: Saturday June 15, 6-8 pm Gum printing is a hand-made printing
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 and for sale will be
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
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 life and express
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 be
Alternative Processes
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