"For the discerning collector,
museum quality, collectible treasures, glowing three-dimensional images on metal or foil, portraits that move through colors, here was a new genre of holographic portraits, invented then and for the future."
(A.R. for SMCA)

2024 Featured holographic works by Sharon McCormack for sale

Michael Jordan  Multiplex  Stereogram - Hologram by Sharon McCormack - click for video on its making       Sharon McCormack Collection of multiplex holographic stereograms - Prince - Diamonds and Pearls by Sharon McCormack 1990

Sharon McCormack describes making the Michael Jordan holograms

'Michael Jordan ' - Sports Illustrated and 360 deg. motion-pic hologram - 2 min. video You Tube

Sharon McCormack describes making the Prince holograms

'Diamonds and Pearls' - CD hologram - Prince / McCormack - 2 min. video You Tube

Everything from original motion picture films by McCormack and Cross and the holographic multiplex (integral) movies that were the foundation of embossed holographic works distributed world wide are contained within this collection. This is the real story. This is the real place.

holographic multiplex works in McCormack collection and archives - click to enlarge

Please direct all purchase inquiries for collectibles, as identified on this page and in our inventory, to Al Razutis,
who can be reached by e-mail at alrazutis@ymail.com

Original 35mm film of Micheael Jordan Sports Illustrated cover shot used in multiplex holograms by Sharon McCormack

https://www.facebook.com/100063825519767/videos/381983527567327

The originals themselves used in these remarkable creations (videos on FaceBook)

Original 35mm film of Michael Jordan full body shots used in 360 degree multiplex holograms by Sharon McCormack

https://www.facebook.com/100063825519767/videos/694638785983232

360 degree Michael Jordan hologram by Sharon McCormack video doc: https://youtu.be/HqjFRcSeRYw

click for video clip of 360 degree multiplex hologram  Michael Jordan by Sharon McCormack on FaceBook


Please direct all purchase inquiries for collectibles, as identified on this page and in our inventory, to Al Razutis,
who can be reached by e-mail at alrazutis@ymail.com

embossed hologram collectibles

A Room with Prince 'Diamonds and Pearls' Multiplex motion-picture stereograms and embossed Holograms by Sharon McCormack - Collection & Archives


Hologram 'Masterworks' now available for sale or lease

original motion-picture integral (white light multiplex) holograms
by Lloyd Cross and Sharon McCormack

https://www.alchemists.com/visual_alchemy/smca/masterworks-cross-2021.pdf

click to download pdf doc of 2021 offering
      click to download pdf doc of 2021 offering

For Sale on a limited time basis:   Integral motion-picture holograms by Lloyd Cross and Sharon McCormack.

"The following motion-picture holograms in their original displays are offered for sale, by private or institutional bids for their purchase, or secured leases.
All bids can be sent to collection and archives administrator Al Razutis, at the e-mail: alrazutis@ymail.com. "


Download a pdf information sheet identifying these works to include their original display units: https://www.alchemists.com/visual_alchemy/smca/masterworks-cross-2021.pdf


'Hologram Collectibles' by Sharon McCormack now available for sale

> click for hologram collectibles page

Please direct all purchase inquiries for collectibles, as identified on this page and in our inventory, to Al Razutis,
who can be reached by e-mail at alrazutis@ymail.com.

These holograms are avalable for viewing at Visual Alchemy, Saturna Island, BC, Canada
By appointment only --- Directions for Getting There




Signed Embossed Holograms - Metal Shims - An Art in itself

These unique works combine integral holographics with embossing masters and steel shims used in mass producing these motion-picture images world wide. They are art works in themselves, historical and collectible as museum or collection pieces, and considered by some to be on par with '3D Daguerrotype on glass'. Included in this series are signed holograms by Sharon McCormack.

'The Jester' by Sharon McCormack - signed embossed holograms & hologram shim master in metal frame

The Jester by Sharon McCormack - shim metal master for Embossed Holographic Stereogram and printing - photo by XAR  Al Razutis

'Chief Delvis' by Sharon McCormack - signed embossed holograms and shim masters on metal

Chief Delvis by Sharon McCormack - Exhibition signed prints  Embossed Holographic Stereogram  - photo by XAR  Al Razutis
Chief Delvis by Sharon McCormack - Exhibition signed prints  Embossed Holographic Stereograms and shims - collectibles  - photo by XAR  Al Razutis

Proofs and Embossed Collector's Items

'Carl Ripkin' & 'Lombardi Trophy' by Sharon McCormack - Embossed Holographic Works

Carl Ripkin & Lombardi Trophy by Sharon McCormack - Embossed Holographic Stereograms  - photo by XAR  Al Razutis

'Synthetic world' & 'Michael Jordan' by Sharon McCormack - Embossed Holographic Works

Synthetic World & Michael Jordan by Sharon McCormack - Embossed Holographic Stereograms  - photo by XAR  Al Razutis

Collaborated on National Geographic Magazine Covers with Holograms

National Geographic 'Exploding Earth' Hologram cover project

click/enlarge - National Geographic covers - project -  Embossed Multiplex  Stereograms with participation of Sharon McCormack - photo by Al Razutis
"McCormack embossed commercial Works were typically done in conjunction with American BankNote Holographics under the supervision of Ken Haynes"



Please direct all purchase inquiries for collectibles, as identified on this page and in our inventory, to Al Razutis,
who can be reached by e-mail at alrazutis@ymail.com.


ONE OF A KIND, for sale to a serious collector


'Prince' by Sharon McCormack

Holographic Stereogram Portait / CD album cover

Original cinematography by Sharon McCormack
Rainbow Transmission Multiplex (Integral) & Embossed Versions

Sharon McCormack Collection of multiplex holographic stereograms - Prince - Diamonds and Pearls by Sharon McCormack 1990

Embossed Hologram CD Covers and Graphics from McCormack integrals

Sharon McCormack Collection of embossed holographic stereograms - Prince - Diamonds and Pearls CD covers from Sharon McCormack 1990 integrals - 1991 covers




MULTIPLEX (INTEGRAL) HOLOGRAPHY

The white-light viewable multiplex hologram, also called an 'integral hologram' was invented by Lloyd Cross, a physicist turned artist turned educator in 1971.   This form of holography combined motion-picture frame sequences (shot photographically in 2D) with a form of projected (aerial) image holography in the making of spatially 'multiplexed' (thin strips of squeezed images set side by side in a row) transmission holograms, first laser viewable only, later viewable by white light.   He demonstrated this invention and concept in a series of stages (and "Mark Series Printers"), first as a crude 40-image animation on a small piece of film, then as more sophisticated and larger displays made by more sophisticated automated printers, including the final displays illuminated by white light as a series of products that were marketed all over the world.   His story reveals the beginnings:

MORE on Multiplex history

Motion-picture holographic portraits of Native American Indians
by Sharon McCormack

EXHIBITION CATALOG:   "15   holographic movies showing tribal members of the Warm Springs Reservation in central Oregon in their native dress. The exhibition travelled to science and art museums as well as American Indian cultural centers in the pacific northwest of America."

Sharon McCormack Collection of multiplex holographic stereograms  - hologram of indian couple  by Sharon McCormack - sample pre-installation view   Sharon McCormack Collection of multiplex holographic stereograms  - Native couple gallery panel -  by Sharon McCormack sample pre-installation view

Sharon McCormack Collection of multiplex holographic stereograms  - 'Freda'   by Sharon McCormacknative american indian  - sample pre-installation view   Sharon McCormack Collection of multiplex holographic stereograms  - 'Freda'  by Sharon McCormackgallery panel detail   - sample pre-installation view

Sharon McCormack Collection of multiplex holographic stereograms  - 'Freda' by Sharon McCormack gallery panel  - sample pre-installation view

Sharon McCormack Collection of multiplex holographic stereograms  - 'Roberta Kirk' by Sharon McCormack gallery panel  - sample pre-installation view

Sharon McCormack Collection of multiplex holographic stereograms  - 'Lana Leonard' by Sharon McCormack gallery panel  - sample pre-installation view     Sharon McCormack Collection of multiplex holographic stereograms  - 'Lana Leonard' by Sharon McCormack gallery panel  - sample pre-installation view

Sharon McCormack Collection of multiplex holographic stereograms  - 'Chief Delvis' native american indian  - sample pre-installation view   Sharon McCormack Collection of multiplex holographic stereograms  - 'Chief Delvis' gallery panel  - sample pre-installation view   Essay on Sharon McCormack Exhibition of Tribal Holography - gallery material




Sharon McCormack Art Bio Information

Sharon McCormack Bio Summary and Obituary
prepared by Prof. Hans Bjelkhagen for SPIE 2017 presentation and conference. Download as pdf.

Previously Released Bios or News Stories

click/enlarge - Sharon McCormack biographical information     click/enlarge - Sharon McCormack biographical information     click/enlarge to PDF Holosphere 1984 article on Sharon  - Sharon McCormack biographical information

Photos of Life and Works

click/enlarge - Photos of Sharon McCormack in life and work   click/enlarge - E.T. project - Photos of Sharon McCormack in life and work   click/enlarge - Sharon McCormack story in Windsurfing Magazine  - Photos of Sharon McCormack in life and work

Sharon McCormack Sports Illustrated -  Letter from  Publisher - Collection of embossed holographic stereograms - Michael Jordan   Sharon McCormack Michael Jordan project - News article from The Oregonian  - Collection of embossed holographic stereograms - Michael Jordan   Sharon McCormack Tribal Holograms project - News articles

click/enlarge - Sharon McCormack at her studio in Marin 1980's       click/enlarge - Sharon McCormack Holosphere 1987 article on her background and works

Please direct all purchase inquiries for collectibles, as identified on this page and in our inventory, to Al Razutis,
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