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The Arts of Holography practicing the arts of holography in 1980's/90's,
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These documentary and archival projects were supported by grants from the Shearwater Foundation (U.K. and U.S.A.)A THREE-PART DOCUMENTARY VIDEO ON THE 'ART OF HOLOGRAPHY':'WEST-COAST ARTISTS IN LIGHT' is a three part documentary project on thirteen artists - holographers 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 film archive 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 NO LONGER AVAILABLE for general distribution. PART THREE -
covering additional art and display holography, with 'Stereoscopic 3D Installation' requirement, is covered in 3D installation DVD pages.
Historical insights, technologies and pioneering efforts.... In the collection of
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PART ONE (33 min.) features interviews, holographic art, installation examples on the general thematic of continuous-wave laser holographic art. This program features the holographic art of FRED UNTERSEHER, ANAIT, JOHN KAUFMAN, MELISSA CRENSHAW & SIDNEY DISNMORE, DAN SCHWEITZER, BECKY DEEM, ROBERTA BOOTH, STEVE WEINSTOCK, MARY HARMAN, JIM FEROE. The artists speak of their work, influences, conceptual attitudes - illustrated in lab and gallery views, without any superimposed narration or re-contextualization. This NTSC tape is no longer available and contents are incorporated in multi-volume 2012 release. |
WEST-COAST ARTISTS IN LIGHT - PART TWOPART 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. |
'WEST-COAST ARTISTS IN LIGHT (PART TWO)'
'PULSED-LASER HOLOGRAPHIC ART' Featuring the art and concepts of: |
ARTISTS FEATURED IN PARTS 1 and 2 - updated 2012
SELECTED IMAGE PAGES & LINKS TO YOUTUBE CLIPS:
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FRED UNTERSEHER
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JOHN KAUFMAN
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MELISSA CRENSHAW |
DAN SCHWEITZER
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STEVE WEINSTOCK
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MARY HARMAN
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JIM FEROE
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PRODUCTION BACKGROUNDThe 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. Upon Ms. Weber's departure from the project in 1997, the project was continued by Razutis until completion as tape (parts 1 and 2), and further completion on DVDs (part 3). Additional footage by Razutis in stereoscopic 3D was shot independently in 1996 - 2002 for 3D INSTALLATION DVDs exhibited in 2004 and currently on line as short excerpts on YouTube. 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 video was provided by the Shearwater Foundation and Rosemary Jackson, with further support by the Shearwater Foundation and Andrew Pepper. Further and continuing funding for this project has been provided independently by Al Razutis. Studio, camera, and post-production assistance was provided by a a number of individuals credited on the respective volume pages. |
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West-Coast Artists (Vol. 3) |
[PART ONE DESCRIPTION] [PART TWO]
'WEST-COAST ARTISTS IN LIGHT (PART THREE)' (Stereoscopic 3D)
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PRODUCTION CREDITS: 3D COMPUTER HEAD TITLES Chuck Paxton INTERVIEWS CONDUCTED BY Al Razutis Sally Weber PRODUCED WITH THE SUPPORT OF The Shearwater Foundation and Rosemary Jackson |
Note to Educators:
These tapes contain valuable historical and artistic records (of works and personalities) not normally gleamed from reviews or 'gallery statements'. Much of this technology (and labs) has vanished, many of the artists have stopped production. For those - students, novice holographers, collectors and critics alike - this tape represents an important contribution to an understanding of how this medium 'began', 'who did what' and how it 'fits' into the scheme of 20th century art.
Additionally, this tape is invaluable both as a teaching tool (to stimulate discussion, exploration) and as an archive of information on the works and thoughts of these unique artists. Be sure to consider purchase of this series for your curriculum and library.
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