The Arts of Holography

These documentary and archival projects were supported by grants from the Shearwater Foundation
(U.K. and U.S.A.)

'WEST-COAST ARTISTS IN LIGHT'  is a two part one-hour documentary on   eleven selected artists   working in holography on the west-coast of the U.S. and Canada during the 80's and 90's. This production was funded by the Shearwater Foundation and produced - directed by Al Razutis.

Interviews and tours of artist studios, labs and art installations reveal the history, techniques and aesthetic interests of a wide-ranging body of unique and world-famous works in the the firls of art holography. The contents of this tape is invaluable for educators, collectors, students and art historians.

PART ONE - 'Continuous-Wave Laser Holography' (33 min.), presents the varied works and personalities of artists engaged in modeling objects and forms using CW-laser holography.   PART TWO - 'Pulsed-Laser Holography' (25 min.), presents the figurative art of holography achieved using pulsed ruby lasers. These tapes are available on VHS in both NTSC and PAL formats.


Historical insights, technologies and pioneering efforts....

In the collection of
Chicago Art Institute
Ontario Art College
and other libraries.




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WEST-COAST ARTISTS IN LIGHT - PART ONE

PART ONE (33 min.)   features interviews, holographic art, installation examples on the general thematic of continuous-wave laser holographic art. This tape features the art of   UNTERSEHER,   KAUFMAN,   FEROE,   BOOTH,   WEINSTOCK,   SCHWEITZER,  ANAIT,   HARMAN,   DEEM.   The artists speak of their work, influences, conceptual attitudes - without any superimposed narration or re-contextualization. This tape is available on VHS. European orders for PAL format are available at a $20 additional surcharge.





'WEST-COAST ARTISTS IN LIGHT (PART ONE)' 'Continuous-Wave Laser Holography' 33 min. VHS (NTSC or PAL) The art of UNTERSEHER,  KAUFMAN,   FEROE, BOOTH,  WEINSTOCK,  SCHWEITZER (in Memoriam), ANAIT (in Memoriam),  HARMAN,   DEEM VIDEOTAPE PRICE: $60/copy USD Add $20 for PAL copies Same price for institutions and individuals. Order Now: SPECIAL TWO-PART SAVINGS





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WEST-COAST ARTISTS IN LIGHT - PART TWO PART TWO (25 min.)   features interviews, holographic art, installation examples of PULSED laser holographic art.   This tape features the remarkable art of UNTERSEHER,   ANAIT,   DEEM,   CRENSHAW and DINSMORE.   With Fred Unterseher introducing many of applications of Ruby-Laser holography, the selected artists speak of their work, influences, conceptual attitudes within their labs and exhibition environments. This tape is available on VHS. European orders for PAL format are available at a $20 additional surcharge.





'WEST-COAST ARTISTS IN LIGHT (PART TWO)' 'PULSED-LASER HOLOGRAPHIC ART' Featuring: Fred Unterseher,  Becky Deem,   Anait (In Memoriam), Melissa Crenshaw - Sidney Dinsmore 25 min. VHS (NTSC or PAL) VIDEOTAPE PRICE: $40/copy USD Add $20 for PAL copies Same price for institutions and individuals. Order Now: SPECIAL TWO-PART SAVINGS

The selected artists and their works featured in this original tape version present seminal ideas and expressions which defined the Art of Holography in the 70's, 80's and 90's not only on the West-Coast of North America but world-wide through the dissemination of international exhibitions. This tape is a 'virtual encyclopedia' of diverse approaches and creations displayed in personal studios of artists in California and western Canada. Interviews of the artists were conducted, over a two-year span (1995-97) by Al Razutis and Sally Weber, with additional footage by Razutis in 1998, and DVD production footage (for DVD only) added in 2002-2004.

From approximately 60 hours of interview and location footage, including rare historical footage, a two-part documentary has resulted, created by award-winning video artist, holographic artist, and critic, Al Razutis.

Principal funding for this documentary tape was provided by the Shearwater Foundation and Rosemary Jackson.