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Re: OT: What to call the prints...

2003-05-02 by Clayton Jones

>what to call the prints...

I'm leaning more toward "Carbon Ink Photographs"  because "carbon"
harkens to the early carbon process which is synonymous with longevity
(and I like the implied link to an "ancient" process), and "ink" is
simply what it is.  In addition, working in ink implies something of
an artistic nature, such as pen/brush drawing, lithographs,
photogravure, etc.  

So Carbon Ink is not only an accurate description of what it actually
is (like "silver gelatin"), but in its current context also implies a
modern fusion of ancient and new technologies, something new and
special.  "Carbon Pigment" to me seems a bit too technical and
emotionally cold.  Carbon Ink seems more warm and personal, and
perhaps even carries a hint of mystery and romance.  Imagine a
layperson admiring a print in an art show and reading the label

         Half Dome At Winter Dawn
              by Ima Shooter
          Carbon Ink Photograph

Which will trigger the imagination more and make him/her want to
possess it, Carbon Ink or Carbon Pigment?

(waxing philosophical this evening <g>)

Regards, - cj

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