Digital BW, The Print

Hello & Happy New Year to All,
   
   
  Just when I thought it was safe the "Limited Edition" question has returned:-)
   
  I'm a photographer/visual artist first(mono printing/mixed media), curator and have been a gallery ower and instructor. I believe that 'LE's" should be one size only, no AP's and when the last image in the edition is printed the files/negatives should be canceled/destroy. I  do Open Ed's and LE's bodies of  work. To decide to make an image a LE is done after much thought. My early editions ranged from 200-100. My editions as of  2006  range from 50/25/10/5-1 depending on the image and the process, I also incorporate mixed media/found objects into some of my work. 
   
  This works for me, my galleries and my collectors. I have no problems destroying the file/negative. A lot of my work is created from multiple negatives and reworked in PS so
  the original negatives could be reused in a new image but seldom happens. I always retain a few numbered images from the edition for my personal collection and since I print digitaly I print the edition as it is sold. 
   
  The paper I use my change, I may have to switch printers/ink during the run of the edition.  Since the editions are small and I print 5-10 prints at a time depending on demand printer/paper/ink changes are not a problem. I also explain to clients that just because it's digital doesn't mean the first print and the last print in the edition will be exact perfect matches. It's like making hand pulled prints.Temperture, roller pressure, humidity, ink ratios and the paper all contribute to the final look of the image. 
   
  I always give the gallery a set of prints from a single printing session. When that set is sold I give them another set so there is a consistent look to the images.
   
  I do LE's because I like to keep making new work and yes the rarity does help in the pricing. But the bottom line is a buyer has to like my work whether it's Open Ed/LE and whether they are a serious collector or just someone looking to decorate there living or work space.
   
  Peace & Good Luck,
  Sa'longo Lee
  http://salongosart.com
  http://kronosart.com
  http://salongolee.com
   
   
   

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