Alan Reid
Manchester Metropolitan University : HND Photographic Technology For sales, commissions and to send comments to the artist click here |
Artist Statement Photo
canvas From start to finish
he has complete hands on creative control of the image using traditional
printing techniques he projects black and white negatives onto a hand
crafted stretched canvas. Under darkroom conditions each canvas is photo
sensitised with a hand coated emulsion and then processed to yield a unique
silver image- the characteristics of, which are both stunning and timeless,
and have a unique warmth and charm impossible to achieve with digital
computer based imaging. Alan has worked in photography most of his working life and has studied photographic technology to degree level. His wide ranging experience and knowledge of photography and printing techniques having been complemented whilst working as a freelance printer in London for titles such as Country Living and Harpers and Queen. Images are
available by mail order or by commission. However to fully appreciate
the work viewing by appointment is recommended at my studio in Norwich
where the work is made and exhibited Manchester Metropolitan University : HND Photographic Technology
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