I was ignorant that such a great film existed ‘The 1976 documentary film Reaching out: Ken Tyler, master printer’ now I need to get a copy to watch.
The 1976 documentary film Reaching out: Ken Tyler, master printertakes viewers into renowned print workshop Gemini GEL, Los Angeles, providing us with behind-the-scenes footage of master printer Ken Tyler at work with Roy Lichtenstein and David Hockney. Along with author Michael Crichton, they discuss artistic philosophies and Tyler’s collaborations with major contemporary American artists.
One half of the film’s directorial team,[1] Sid Avery (1918-2002), also happened to be a celebrity photographer notable for his ability to capture some of Hollywood’s biggest stars – Elizabeth Taylor, Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra – in refreshingly intimate, candid moments. An article by Michael Callahan in Vanity Fair last year titled ‘Hollywood’s private eye’ paid homage to Avery’s achievements and shared some of the intriguing stories behind his celebrated shots. Be sure to have a read.
The Tyler Photographic Collection is fortunate to have a number of photographs taken in 1973 by Avery…
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I love that David Hockney is in a print workshop in a bright white shirt!
Ha ha, I hadn’t picked up on that! David Hockney obviously liked to live life on the edge 🙂