Artist Prints
'The Spirit of the Black Dress' Photographic Exhibition
The Colour Factory team recently attended the celebration of ten designers’ stunning achievements at the opening of ‘The Spirit of the Black Dress’ showcase photographic exhibition. The quality, beauty and originality of the designs is impressive, as well as the incredible publicity and media attention this event has received. Jackie Adams’ black + white location…
Read MoreNew Latex Ink Printer at the Colour Factory
We have a new printer at the Colour Factory! It is a latex ink printer that uses biodegradable and non-toxic consumables. Primarily for commercial applications this printer compares in quality to our fine art ink jet printer. The latex inks are designed for shorter term, outdoor usage and are not museum quality archival. However, they…
Read MoreHow to Determine the Best Way to Print Your Art
At the Colour Factory we specialise in printing. Many photographers and artists debate camera versus camera, lens versus lens, film versus megapixel, and which process creates the best picture. This is often a digital assessment. However, an image is not complete until it has been printed, and it is then that we should make our…
Read MoreTips for Archival Storage of Negatives
At the Colour Factory we have recently been required to scan a client’s negatives that have been in storage for some time. Difficulty was experienced when removing the negative from the plastic sleeve, and once removed, we noticed an obvious indentation on the surface caused by the red dot sticker that had been left on…
Read MoreShortly arriving at Colour Factory are two NEW ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY machines!
This first is a liquid laminator for fine art and commercial purposes. We will soon be able to offer ‘Giclee’ lamination to protect and enhance your archival museum quality inkjet prints. Secondly, a commercial environmentally friendly printer. At the Colour Factory we embrace and implement environmentally friendly technology. A detailed review will be available in…
Read MoreCommunication through an image, communication through installation
The first and second exhibitions at the Colour Factory Gallery differ greatly in choice of medium and use of space, which got us thinking about photographic artists, and artists who use photography. ‘Sustainable Fusion Reactions’ is a very exciting exhibition for the Colour Factory as it pushes the boundaries of what photographic art is. All…
Read MoreInformation for artists and collectors: Archival quality of your works
Most photographic artists are interested in their work being collectable and withstanding the test of time. However, as most of you are probably aware, there are different levels of archival quality among printing materials, chemistry and inks. Saving $50 on materials now may mean a loss of 60 years viewing down the track! How does…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Photographic and Inkjet Printing
A familiar conversation among photographic artists is whether to choose photographic or inkjet when printing your digital files. The main concerns are archival quality, collectability and aesthetics. At the Colour Factory we have a Light Jet (a brand name for a digital laser exposing enlarger) for printing true, continuous tone photographs. The digital image is…
Read MoreAnalogue Projection Prints
Recently at the Colour Factory we have been working on a remarkable and exciting project with artist STELARC, in conjunction with Scott Livesey Galleries. Interestingly this project started with digital and has ended in analogue. The outcome is a mural chromogenic print of overwhelming proportions. STELARC commissioned Graham Baring to take his portrait and assist…
Read MorePhotographic Fine Art and Inkjet Printing Terminology
At the Colour Factory we have found that there is often confusion surrounding the terminology used to describe photographic and inkjet fine art printing processes as brand names have become commonplace. Currently there are many printing alternatives and an abundance of print media, often with a variation of names. It is no wonder the artists…
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