I participated in a talk, workshop and exhibit at the f295 Symposium in Pittsburgh, May 28-June 1. There were great artists, some also teachers, in a wonderfully supportive environment. It was unimaginably hectic, but also exciting and, for me, a luxury to have some time with friends; old and new (memories which I will always cherish). Loved seeing their work, hearing their stories. (So glad I didn't have to follow their talks!) Kudos to Tom Persinger for putting together a complex, successful program, with eight speakers, three exhibits, twelve workshops -- and yet he still managed to make each of us feel like a rock star. ..... Thank you! - France

Talk; Serendipity and Exquisite Manipulation (May 29)
-- click here to read review of talk by Leo Hsu for foto8

Ambrotype Collodion Workshop (May 31 & June 1)
-- see review of workshop by Art Liem for APUG

Thanks to Leo and Art*

[*Ok, maybe I need to clarify some of Art's comments:
- Hyper? Me? Yes, of course. ...perhaps more than usual? //but nothing to do with the following... - The crack pipe comment refers to the pipette I used to transfer collodion from the stock bottle to the pour bottle. Someone in the class (who shall remain nameless) said it "looked like a crack pipe." - When I was cleaning glass, I suggested that some people have told me that diapers make good glass cleaning cloths. (I wouldn't know about either of those!)
Please note that we used an alcohol lamp, not a kerosene lamp. Please don't confuse the two! Alcohol lamps have a tight-fitting wick which is NOT adjustable. ....If you're not sure, ask! ....Ok, I know, "What me worry?" ....I just don't want anyone getting hurt. ]

(Above image) Sleepless and Twisted Sheet © France Scully Osterman at 707 Gallery, Pittsburgh

Check out the Exhibit at 707 Penn Gallery May 31 - July 5, 2008

Artists include (back row, from left) Ilan Wolfe, Alan Greene, Keith Taylor, Jill Enfield,
Tom Persinger, Robert Hirsch, Martha Casanave, Jerry Spagnoli, Mike Robinson
(kneeling) Jo Babcock, Jesseca Ferguson and me.

for more info click here

Check out Bob Hirsch's exhibit: World in Jar: War and Trauma
at Pittsburgh Filmmakers Gallery

Also:
Jesseca Ferguson and Tom Persinger's exhibit: Alternative Focus at Silver Eye Gallery.

 

The Lonely Pear ©Jeannette Palsa, 2007 winner (show juried by France)

Call for Entries

Second Annual Juried
Alternative & Historical Process Show

sponsored by
Tilt Gallery, Phoenix, AZ

This year's Juror will be Christopher James

Click here for more info

[click here to see last year's winners]

Deadline for entries: June 16, 2008