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Baren Digest               Monday, 10 April 2000       Volume 11 : Number 966

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From: Gayle Wohlken <blueman@pantek.com>
Date: Sun, 09 Apr 2000 10:19:36 -0400
Subject: [Baren 9206] Re: Baren Digest V11 #965 

Julio, the pictures of Opening Night and the rest of the show after it
was hung are
a joy to behold!  The display cases and information table make this a
perfect demonstration of what the craft is all about.  Jim and I  want
to come see it, so I may be contacting you about directions before the
month is over.  

Thanks, everyone, for the good information on News Feed.  Baren is
really cooking these days, thanks to the work of the council and Dave.

Daniel, the news of your print possibly becoming a poster shows how
woodblock printmaking is alive and well and useful still!!!  I think
there's nothing like this 
medium for beauty of color and strong design that gives that punch a
poster needs.  Let us hear as soon as you know!

Gayle Wohlken
Ohio USA

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From: slinder@mediaone.net
Date: Sun, 09 Apr 2000 09:46:24 -0500
Subject: [Baren 9207] Re: Aiko's & a Munakata block 

Hello, Jack!

Aiko's Art Materials Import, Inc.
3347 N. Clark St.
Chicago,IL 60657
312.404.5600

Aiko's is in a neighborhood that was settled by the early Swedish community in 'near

north' Chicago.  Now it has many Asian businesses and restaurants.  Aiko's is a
tranquil little world just across the 'El' tracks from Wrigley Field
(baseball..."Cubs"...strangers to winning!)  It is a tiny wonderful treasure!  I don't
think that they have a web site or internet address.

I have also recently purchased very beautiful papers from Lauren at the

PaperConnection International
Tollfree 877.434.1234
fax 401.331.4071
<www.paperconnection.com>

in Rhode Island.  She deals in handmade Japanese papers, "exclusive importers of the

Tosa Washi handmade papers from Japan's Kochi Prefecture Paper Co-op Union, makers
of hundreds of different styles, colors, and materials of beautifully crafted
paper".  I have been using some of her papers lately and really like them.  She has
usuyou gampshi - a breath of tissue in lovely colors that is marvelous in chine
colle', (- I guess REAL [Baren] members don't do that out loud!)

Gayle,  if you come to Chicago don't miss the Japanese Prints and the the Japanese
'environment' room (I don't know what the room is called but it is a favorite place
to visit at the Art Institute).  The collection changes every two months to protect
the prints.  Right now there are a few magnificent dragons in the mix, as well as a
kimono with small dragons embroidered in metallic threads.

Sharen,  near Chicago

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From: "Bea Gold" <bnj50@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 9 Apr 2000 08:06:09 -0700
Subject: [Baren 9208] Slide Scanner and impressive work

I want to let Bareners know how impressed I am with the work you are doing.
Julio, thanks to you and your friends and family for Skokie show -
incredible and I loved your story - Aiko's & a Munakata block!  Thanks
again.  Maria, the Baren Suji is wonderful. Dave, I saw that those of us in
Exchange#5 had to wait to sign up for #6 and the next time I looked it was
full!  No waiting around for this group.  Greg, can't wait to see how the
Kampala show turns out. All the new members are impressive as well -
welcome. The growth and productivity of this group is mind boggling.
Bea Gold
Los Angeles, CA USA
http://www/beagold.com/

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From: B Mason <bemason@concentric.net>
Date: Sun, 09 Apr 2000 08:02:59 -0700
Subject: [Baren 9209] Art Institute of Chicago 

A few years ago, about 1992, I was in Chicago to visit the Art Institute
and Mark Pascal  was very kind and informative about their operational
procedures. We were opening the Gilkey Center at the Portland Art Museum
that fall and Mark gave me a tour of their facilities as well as all
their rules, which helped us define our own rules. I was there a day
early for our meeting and spent all afternoon in the museum. I confided
to him that I missed the 20th century art because I got sidetracked in
the Asian Prints room. He said "probably not a bad decision". A true
print lover! If you get to Chicago, Gayle, be sure to see it, it is well
worth the trip!

Julio, I just looked at all the photos, what a massive undertaking. You
get hugs from Oregon! I am so impressed!

Barbara

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From: Julio.Rodriguez@walgreens.com
Date: Sun, 9 Apr 2000 11:51:30 -0500
Subject: [Baren 9210] on the Skokie photos 

Thanks everyone for your support and great feedback regarding the Skokie
exhibit. The new photos were taken  after hours
so that's why you don't see a soul. There are many more coming, but they are all
 in digital form right now....and Sharen also has
another roll of photos.....if you stop the mouse over each thumbnail, the legend
 for each photo pops up.

http://www.skokienet.org/bandits/jcrstuff/libphotos.html

There are some name tags missing and the legend that goes with the Dragon
Exchange is also missing in the
photos.

Thanks again!!!!

Julio
ps. Now I must turn to what started this whole crazy adventure....cutting and
printing....of which I have done none in the
last three weeks.  CUT !   PRINT!

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From: ArtfulCarol@aol.com
Date: Sun, 9 Apr 2000 13:01:31 EDT
Subject: [Baren 9211] Re: Art Institute of Chicago 

I must , must give the Art Institute of Chicago my appreciation apropos of 
Barbara Mason's remarks.
About 10 years ago, when I was passing through Chicago for one day, I noticed 
that a particular exhibit in which I was interested  opening the next day at 
the Instutite. I asked the person at the front desk if it was possible for me 
, an artist from NY, to see the show beforehand. Then she picked up the phone 
and asked for aVIPguide  for me.I was thrilled and remember a special image 
by Max Ernst, a landscape print in one of his last experimental techniques-- 
"decalcomania"
Since then I have developed "decalcomania " in my printwork and have a large 
series of  unique images.
I'm sure you have experienced acts of kindness that have opened art doors for 
you, too  I know that we all appreciate that.
   Carol        Irvington, NY

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From: slinder@mediaone.net
Date: Sun, 09 Apr 2000 12:57:10 -0500
Subject: [Baren 9212] Re: Art Institute of Chicago 

Barbara,
The wonderful Print Collection Study Room at the Art Institute is
temporarily closed right now.  There is an expansion program happening that
will increase the space available for study and viewing of the vast
collection of prints, as well as for storage.  There are rooms of Japanese
prints available at all times, though!

Plan to spend at least half a day when the study room reopens,-- you must
have a reservation.  Write ahead and make requests of what you wish to see.
You all know this, but spending a morning viewing ancient woodblock prints
and master prints (and their blocks) in several states is a joy.  Looking at
the line and color and how it 'layers' or works together is amazingly
intimate and wonderful. You are there with these treasures in front of you
at the table or on an easel.  Look at a lino reduction print of Picasso's
and be astonished at it's size and how masterfully it 'works'.

There is also the Block Museum at Northwestern University, Evanston, very
near Skokie, that is also increasing it's size right now!
<http://www.nwu.edu/museum/info/>  Added feature! --the entire collection is
available on line! Click on "search our collection".  Get a cuppa and browse
a wonderful collection!

Sharen

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From: "Keri & Tom Marion" <smarmy@att.net>
Date: Sun, 9 Apr 2000 13:49:09 -0700
Subject: [Baren 9215] pete's sandblaster/tape 

pete..

you know what? it took me FOREVER to see the image on your print.. it's so
beautiful that i got TWO images from it. the woodgrain lines look like a
figure in themselves.. with that white dot being the nipple and the long
u-shaped graings as the neck (top right corner) and other "contour" grains
as the upper right torso of a woman! i kept looking and then i finally saw
the man (?).

it's really lovely.. i like the fact that it's somewhat obscure, only to
find so much within it!

k. marion

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