June Issue 2002
Summit One Gallery in Highlands, NC, Features
Photographic Works by Laszlo
The Summit One Gallery in Highlands, NC, will be exhibiting the
unique works by internationally renowned photographic artist Laszlo,
entitled Appalachian Mountains, Waterfalls, and Flowers.
This exhibit opens on June 14 for a press and media review and
later in the day for a designers preview. The exhibit will run
through June 16, 2002, with Laszlo scheduled to appear on all
three days. Laszlo has taken photographic art and framing to new
heights with the latest in printing technologies, framing, film
and camera equipment.
Laszlo is hoping to accomplish a certification of archival lifetime
in excess of 450 years in almost any environment. He uses special
U.V. encapsulated inks, 100% rag resin coated papers (waterproof),
special equalized acid free mounting boards and a unique approach
to blocking out 99% of all the damaging ultra violet rays, along
with safety factors that have been achieved by using security
films manufactured by Madico Films. These films have been used
on the windows of the Met, the Louve, the Smithsonian and the
Hermitage in Russia to protect the artwork within. But not until
today has anyone used it directly on the glass of an art object
- not until Laszlo.
Laszlo's first concern was safety. Not wishing to use Plexiglas,
yet concerned about the safety of using a 4' x 5' piece of glass
to cover his artwork drove him to seek out a way to make it safer.
He started investigating security films and decided to use Madico's
CL200 film. Laszlo discovered an additional bonus in that the
film had a 99% U.V. Protection rating. Laszlo and Renvale Corporation
(distributors for the Madico film) got together to do some documented
scientific tests. The tests were to determine the break point
of a piece of glass when backed by the security film.
The test results were phenomenal! An 8 oz. solid plastic ball
was dropped 84" before the glass would break. The sound of
the ball bouncing off the glass and echoing through the test facilities
was unbelievable. In addition, although the glass broke, it was
held in place by the film and did not harm the artwork. All the
tests were digitally video recorded and audio tapes were also
running at the same time. To Laszlo's mind this was more than
adequate, not only for safety, but for the preservation of his
artwork.
Laszlo's passion for photography began during elementary school
in Detroit, MI. Soon after receiving his first camera - a Kodak
Brownie - Laszlo became the official photographer for his Cub
Scout Pack. Little did anyone guess this would be the beginning
of a long and distinguished photographic career.
After honing his skills in the time-honored manner - photographing
weddings, babies, etc., Laszlo moved on to promotion and concert
work. By his mid-twenties, Laszlo's work had been published in
Billboard Magazine, Rolling Stone and the LA Times
and he had completed assignments for Bamboo Productions, Acoin
Management, ABC Records, London Records (London England), Island
Records (Jamaica), Arista Records (Europe) and International Radio
and Record World.
After his success in a very competitive arena, Laszlo embarked
on a life-changing adventure - he took to sea with his grandfather
for three years on a 36 foot catch. During this time, Laszlo focused
on the activity that has become his photographic trademark: capturing
the wonder and beauty of nature from a fresh and unique perspective.
During these voyages, he created an impressive portfolio of stock
photographs as well as an award winning portrait of his grandfather.
Laszlo established a thriving import/export business during his
time at sea and eventually settled back on dry land to operate
this business full-time. His company was the first vendor in Disney's
25 year history to have a "vendor built display" accepted
by Disney's display department. This display was created by Laszlo.
While meeting the financial demands of growing a business, Laszlo
continued to use his photographic skills for the promotion of
his business and also did commercial and industrial photography.
By the early 90's Laszlo was in a position to devote himself to
photography full-time. He moved to Key West to combine his passions
for photography, the sea, and community service into a integrated
whole. While in Key West, Laszlo met another artist with similar
passions - the well known muralist Wyland. Their collaboration
represented a major turning point and influence in Laszlo's artistic
career. Together, Laszlo and Wyland developed a postcard that
helped fund an effort to preserve Florida's reefs and waters.
Laszlo's photos of Wyland's work are featured in one of Wyland's
most popular books: Wyland's Whaling Walls. Laszlo also
worked with Islands Magazine (an exclusive international
travel magazine) while still living in Key West.
Laszlo moved to Sarasota, FL, where he won an award for an image
he took in a Key West yacht basin entitled Water Colors.
He has produced photographic images for books, magazines, and
web sites. Laszlo was also the Artistic Director/Set Designer
for the Dr. Andrew Weil production held at the Van Wezel Performing
Arts Center in Sarasota, and Artistic Director for a promotional
music video for musician David Hubbell, as well as directing six
other productions.
Laszlo also helped to found "Aquarian Quest" a non-profit
organization that takes school children out to sea on the "Daniel
Webster Clements" a 70 foot, all wood replica of an 1894
Gulf Coast schooner (Tall Ship). On board the children are taught
about our relationship to the environment. They conduct water
quality tests, oxygen to water ratio tests, they are introduced
to the concept of the food chain and how what we put in the water
all comes back to us, along with many more such tests. Bob Killian,
performing artist and one of the Clearwater Festival founders
in New Jersey, is also one of the founders of the Aquarian Quest
and performs sailing songs on board with the children.
In 2001, Laszlo traveled the mountains of North and South Carolina.
His most recent work captures the special serenity and beauty
of the Appalachian mountains, waterfalls and flowers. One of the
greatest influence with Laszlo's 48" x 56" color images
is Ansel Adams, and has been likened to Georgia O'keeffe with
the close-ups of his flower images.
For future info check our NC Commercial Gallery listings, call
the gallery at 828-526-2673, or e-mail at (summitonegallery@aol.com).
For further information about Laszlo, call 941/906-7888, e-mail
at (Laz@LaszloART.com) or on the web at (www.LaszloArt.com).
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