New Gallery!

Great news, I recently signed with ZIA Gallery in Winnetka, IL. Many of my female figurative work are already at gallery. So if you’re in the area please stop by! We’re also working on a show for later in the year.

Here’s a short article about my work on their blog.

Z I A | Gallery

548 Chestnut Street

Winnetka, IL 60003

847-446-3970

M-Sat 10-5

Still Printing!

I have to say, I truly enjoy creating my platinum palladium prints. Even after two weeks in the darkroom and knowing there’s so many more to do. 

Platinum prints are among the most permanent photographic media on paper. They also hold the highest dynamic tonal range which is hard to capture on a computer monitor. 

Here are a few images from last week’s print marathon. 

Bather - 8x10 Platinum-Palladium Print

Brace - 8x10 Platinum-Palladium Print

Anastasia - 8x10 Platinum-Palladium Print

I also added a few new images to my website:
www.preussphotography.com/new.htm  

Brooke in a brook

With the fall weather changing to winter, it makes it a fitting time to work in the darkroom and reflect on images from past months. I’m looking forward to begin platinum printing again and to catch up with my unprinted work. 

“Brooke in a brook” – Maine 2012

New Addition!

I finally photographed my 1923 egg beater in which I still use! I think I’m going to retire it from the kitchen and move it to the darkroom to beat egg whites to create albumen photographs. Later I’ll post some samples of my albumen prints. Meanwhile here’s a short video on the process.

 

You can view more of my collodion tintypes on my website.

Kelsey

Window - Platinum Palladium Print

I recently had the opportunity to work with Kelsey in my studio while she was traveling to Colorado. I have to omit it was nice break from my recent still-life work.

Blanket - Platinum Palladium Print

I first met Kelsey in Maine while she was traveling through New England and Canada with several good friends. 

"Sea Breeze" - Maine Coastline

New Work!

Otter Cove - 8x10 Collodion Tintype

It’s hard to believe I’ve been on the road for almost a month traveling through Maine and Nova Scotia. It’s been a pleasant break to get out of the big city and back into nature. Here are a few of my 8x10 collodion tintypes from Acadia Nat. Park in Maine. I was delighted how well my mobile darkroom worked out even on a misty day. 

Cattails in the Mist - 8x10 Collodion Tintype

Cove's Edge - 8x10 Collodion Tintype

Seawall - 8x10 Collodion Tintype

Fog at Seawall Pond - 8x10 Collodion Tintype

Also check out my Facebook page for additional images from my trip. www.facebook.com/tedpreuss

Open Studio!

Hi Everyone, I’m having an open studio event this Saturday, July 14th - 2pm-6pm. The entire Lacuna Artist Loft Building will be open to the public with free parking in the back.

Hope to see you there!

Studiorealm - 2150 S. Canalport Ave. Fifth Floor-5B-2, Chicago, IL 60608

For more information and directions please visit our website: www.Studiorealm.com

Gallery H

Over the weekend I traveled to Three Oaks, Michigan to visit Gallery H. I was thrilled to hear they sold several of my pieces and asked me to bring in more. The gallery was also delighted on the response on all three series they’re displaying. The exhibit runs through the summer and early fall, so if you’re in the area please drop by.

Gallery H is located in 15 South Elm Street, Three Oaks, MI.

www.galleryh.net

Upcoming Exhibition

Packaging things up for a summer-long show at Gallery H which is located in Three Oaks Michigan. On exhibit will be my figurative platinum-palladium prints, platinum skeleton leaves and my still-life work on collodion tintypes.

Three Oaks is named for massive oaks that stood near a town rail crossing. The Village of Three Oaks boasts a live performance theater, several galleries, eclectic shops, and a fine arts cinema. Between the Music in the Park and ‚”3rd Saturday Gallery Walk”, there is always something to do!

Gallery H is located in 15 South Elm Street, Three Oaks, MI.

Oficino Uno

I’m very pleased to announce that Oficino Uno from Carmel-by-the-Sea in California is now representing a wide range of my work, including the latest work of wet-plate collodion tintypes. I’m honored to be included in their impressive list of artists. I am greatly looking forward to our collaboration.

Oficino Uno is a Private Dealer of Fine Art that offers world class investments in fine art photography. http://oficinouno.com

The gallery is located in the Las Tiendas Building on Ocean Ave. between Dolores and San Carlos in the heart of Carmel.

The Art of Human Rights

UPDATE: Thanks everyone that made this year’s Heartland Alliance art event a success! I had a wonderful time talking about my new work and it was great to see so many familiar faces for the past three days…thanks again for the support!

Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights will present “The Art of Human Rights,” an invitational exhibition featuring silent and live auctions with wine, gourmet fare, and live music. Paintings, drawings, photography and sculpture created by twenty-four hand-selected, established fine artists.

Honorary Chair:
Charles Gniech of Gallery 180 - Illinois Institute of Art

MAIN EVENT:
Saturday, March 10, 2012 ~ 7 – 10pm
Tickets to this event are $125 in advance and $150 at the door.
Ticket information is available online at: www.artofhumanrights.com

COFFEE WITH THE ARTISTS:
Sunday, March 11, 2012 ~ 9 – 12 noon
This is a more casual event... it will be an opportunity for patrons to return to the venue, talk with the artists, and make any last minute purchases.

WHERE:
Coalition Gallery – 217 N. Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Funds raised through The Art of Human Rights will support the work that Heartland Alliance does to ensure that everyone has a roof over their head, access to health care, the opportunity to earn income to support themselves and their families, and to be treated fairly and with justice.

My eflyer: www.preussphotography.com/AHR.html

New Tintypes!

Here are the latest additions to my wet-plate collodion Still-life collection. The series explores the themes of renewal and discovery. I am inspired by the objects that are around me and the intricate design found in nature.

Hummingbird Nest, 2012 - 8x10 Tintype

Beetle, 2012 - 8x10 Tintype

Wet-plate collodion is such a captivating process.

h u m a n

...an exploration of the human form and human condition.

January 16 - March 1

Reception: Friday, January 20, 2012 | 5:30-7:30pm

Gallery 180 is located at 180 N. Wabash—at the corner of Lake and Wabash—in Chicago’s Loop. The gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 8am-8pm, Friday 8am-5:30pm and Saturday 9am-5pm. Additional information can be found at gallery180.com.

Thanks Chuck for the wonderful ARTICLE…I’m looking forward to the show!

Zelda Boden

(John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art & Eakins Press Foundation)

Zelda Boden was a circus performer from the 1910s and 20s. We know very little about her life; but that she was one of the main performers of the Barnum & Bailey circus. Frederick W. Glasier captured these gorgeous images of her. Here’s a marvelous article from the New York Times about Fredrick Glasier and his dazzling photographs.

(John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art & Eakins Press Foundation)