MASTERCLASS | ONLINE | LIVE
Ziatype
Anne Eder
Duration
6 hours
Price
250 euros
Language
Ingles
The Ziatype process is a variation on palladium printing that builds on the history of Pt/Pd printing with the biggest difference being the use of complex lithium palladium salts. Lithium palladium chloride and ferric ammonium oxalate are the primary catalysts. The process offers several advantages over traditional platinum/palladium printing. Zia is accessible, user friendly, and is flexible and open to individual invention. The lithium palladium salts result in what is known as a POP or “printing out process” that may be assessed using visual inspection during exposure and yields a print displaying the values of a fully developed image without the need for a developer. Both contrast and color can be controlled by altering drop count ratios of the chemistry used in the sensitized coating applied to a base of fine art paper. Humidity also plays a key role. Coating is done in a dim room and exposure may be made using sunlight or a UV unit. The resulting images are extremely stable and the possibilities for variation are virtually unlimited. Ziatype is a good introductory process if you are looking for a neutral black without the use of platinum or before to stepping up into straight platinum/palladium printing which presents higher levels of difficulty. Here is a summary of the advantages of Ziatype process over pure Platinum/palladium:
Designed for: Those who want to delve deeper into this experimental palladium printing technique with the convenience of a POP process.
Admission requirements: Basic knowledge of experimental techniques is recommended.
Price: 250 euros.
Duration: 3 sessions, each one lasting 2 hours.
Modality: Live-online with the artist.
Language: English.
Start dates: To be decided by everyone when there are 4 pre-registered participants. The class will be on a weekday from 6 to 9 pm (Spanish time).
What's included:
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Necessary materials:
Program:
Session 1 Introduction to Ziatype
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Materials:
We will first make sure that everyone knows how to make a good digital negative. We will discuss what constitutes an appropriate negative for this process and a custom curve will be applied. This will be followed by a live demonstration of Ziatype, which is a palladium-based printing process.
Session 2 Ziatype and Contrast Management
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Materials:
We will discuss color and contrast control using chemistry. With Ziatyoe it is possible to work with existing negatives while using chemical variations to control contrast. With the addition of gold chloride and sodium tungstate, color may be “dialed” in, resulting in warm or cool tones, or even images displaying split tones.
Session 3 Creating Ziatypes
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Materials:
Participants will practice the Ziatype technique with all the tools given during the weeks leading up to it. A small series will be created and there will be trouble shooting and gentle critique.
Here is a summary of the advantages of Ziatype process over pure Platinum/palladium:
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A printing out system. Images can be evaluated as they print. In most cases the first print will be successful. Far fewer underexposed or overexposed prints.
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Greater contrast control without graining. Normal silver negatives made for printing on No. 2 grade paper can be printed.
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Greater paper acceptance. It tends not to be finicky and prints well on most papers.
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Greater color control. You can "dial in" various shades of brown and red brown, purple and gray.
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Faster printing speed. As much as 3 stops in some cases.
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No developer needed.
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Cold neutral black color with pure palladium. The elegance of a Frederick Evans print with palladium.
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Good Dmax without the use of platinum.
Your Teacher
@darcflower
Anne Eder
Anne Eder is an interdisciplinary artist and in-demand educator. She has been internationally exhibited and published and has received multiple awards in alternative process photography. She is currently a lecturer in the Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University, instructor in the Harvard Ceramics Program, Harvard University, faculty at Penumbra Foundation in NYC, Santa Fe Workshops, and at the Griffin Museum of Photography. She teaches workshops at venues across the country and, via online learning, all over the world. Much of her work is experimental and research based, combining historic processes, science, contemporary conceptual thinking, and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional photographic chemistry. Throughout her career, she has been an advocate for increased access to the arts, and the creation of public art is a dedicated part of her practice. She lives in New England with her fabulous chihuahua, The Brain.