One of the highlights was an exhibition of the visual works of William Blake (1757–1827). As my niece remarked, they could have been created today, they are so visceral and true. Timeless. And the technique! Reverse etching, often combined with paint, in exquisite (backward) detail. I took a few photos:
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| From The Book of Job |
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| A detail from one of the Job plates |
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| From Jerusalem: The Emanation of the Giant Albion |
Here is a video that was included in the exhibition, explaining Blake's printing process:
I also wanted to see the Arthur Tress photography exhibit, since I
worked on the catalogue. The show was vast—and it was wonderful to see the prints in
person. Much better than a photocopy of the catalogue!
Also being shown was work by Sheila Metzner using a process that blends pictorialism and modernism. I had never encountered her before, and found her photography beautiful and painterly—an interesting contrast to Tress's darker style.
We enjoyed this intriguing installation by Los Angeles artist Mercedes Dorame, who was inspired by the view from the Gettty Center of Catalina Island, home of the Tongva people. The giant abalone shells hung from the ceiling and twirled slowly.
After a look at illuminated books, including a short video on how they are created—
—we ended the day down in the gardens.
The Getty: always a pleasure!
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