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16mm Film in the Darkroom: Rayographs with Carl Lee
Sunday November 3
12pm-4pm
$120 (10%discount for members)
Join us for another experimental 16mm film workshop in the darkroom, led by filmmaker Carl Lee! Dive into the art of rayographs—also known as photograms—using black and white 16mm motion picture film.
In this special one-day hands-on experience, you’ll explore the world of camera-less filmmaking by exposing intriguing found objects on strips of film with photo enlargers. Then, you’ll roll up your sleeves and hand-process your creations in the darkroom, bringing your experiments to life.
But that’s not all! You’ll also learn to use a film splicer, allowing you to weave your film strips together into a short film. The workshop will culminate in a film screening, where you can showcase your work and see how your ideas transform on the big screen.
Don’t miss this chance to experiment, create, and connect with fellow artists in a fun and supportive environment.
NOTE: This workshop is very hands-on and potentially a little splashy, so dress appropriately (gloves and aprons will be provided, but please don’t wear your favorite outfit!)
All equipment and materials will be provided. We will have a collection of found objects to experiment with, and participants are invited to bring personal objects as well. We will meet in the darkroom in Upton Hall at Buffalo State University. More info and arrival instructions will be provided after registration.
Instructor Bio:
Carl Lee is a media artist based in Buffalo, NY. Since the 1990s he has been making films, videos, and multi-channel installations that explore the built environment and personal spaces, perception, and the precarity of images on our screens and in our heads. His most recent work, Unity Island, a three-screen installation shot on 16mm film, is a personal exploration of a unique, multi-layered piece of land situated between the Niagara River and Black Rock Canal in Buffalo, NY. His work has been screened and exhibited nationally and internationally.
