Recently Exhibited Works
2024 Holographic Art Exhibition by Al Razutis, Unit/Pitt Gallery, Vancouver
'Gravity wins, Entropy Rules' , March 2, 2024 to May 17th 2024, Unit Pitt Gallery, Vancouver, Canada,
solo holographic art by Al Razutis Visual Alchemy, exhibition curated by Felix Rapp.
Links to Exhibition catalogue essays by Curator Felix Rapp, contributors Catharine MacTavish and Sidney Gordon, for PDF downloads.
All exhibited work is for sale
HOLOGRAPHIC ART & COLLECTIBLES by mccormack and cross
MULTIPLEX HOLGRAMS BY THE ORIGINAL CREATORS,
FROM SHARON MCCORMACK COLLECTION
ALSO ON SALE ONLY ON THIS SITE
"For the discerning collector of collectibles,
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
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.
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
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
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
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 Page - Sales
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
'Pearls Before Swine' (2023) by Al Razutis & Richard Martin
A 100 second visit by filmmaker / director / historian and curator Richard Martin to Razutis Visual Alchemy where he documents and Razutis re-edits his recordings of the multiplex (integral) 'first holographic movies' by Lloyd Cross, Sharon McCormack and friends.
With comment about the eastern and NY Centric holo scene version of history included in Razutis comments.
Video link You Tube
https://youtu.be/-rIlJG4v_e0
What makes these holograms 'art'? The fact that they've been exhibited in numerous art exhibitions in recognized museums, galleries,
the fact that they have inspired others or been imitated by newer generation holographic artists who have exhibited also,
or because they've been created personally by a recognized holographic artist and pioneer in display and art of holography?
That should answer the question. Visit these and other pages to see why.
For Sale or Lease - Holographic Art by Al Razutis
Brief Resume of Holographic Art by Razutis
Original and unique works that predate its imitators by decades. If you want to see the history of holographic art as it was created in the 1970's and continues today this is where important works reside. Knowledgeable collectors know the difference.
Holographic works by Al Razutis pictured on exhibit in 2010 at Deja Vu, Vancouver and at NSA - 3D Con - Costa Mesa, California in 2012.
'APSARAS' MASTER TRANSMISSION HOLOGRAMS - HOW SPECIAL ARE THEY? See this page: |
Interferometric Transmission Holograms - individual works or in installation
"To create holograms 'without object' is to create a hologram of 'time', more precisely and in this case a 'disturbance in time'. In these works a stainless steel plate is used as a 'plane' to reflect the light ('the object beam') and to act as a 'medium' for these disturbances which were accomplished by means of hand-applied 'stress'. I'm playing a kind of 'music' here as visualized in the interference contours, a music of the cosmos not just music for our ears." (A.R.)
Select pictured work to view additional web-page information and title card information.
Field (Stress Topography #1)
Al
Razutis, 1983
Two unique 12" x 16" interferometric rainbow holograms on glass
Single hologram for wall, hanging, or single hologram in installation cube
Silver Halide two-color Rainbow Holograms - Interferograms
Created by Al Razutis at Fringe Research, Canada
Exhibited in a number of international exhibitions as single wall/hanging piece
View: 'Stress Topography' web page on this work - installation views - details, plus lab notes.
INSTALLATION NOTE:
ARTIST'S CURATING STATEMENT - INSTALLATION VERSION:
Excerpted from WAVEFRONT Issue Fall 1986
"Allegory of the Missing Object
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"Rather than creating a hologram of an object I created a interferogram of a 'stressed' plane, like the 'musical instrument' I was playing by hand in the before and after. I could have named these something 'mystical', but I preferred to name them as is." (A.R.)
Incline (Stress Topography #2)
Al Razutis, 1983 - limited edition 4/4
12" x 16" -
Silver Halide 2-Color Rainbow Hologram - Interferogram
Created by Al Razutis at Fringe Research, Canada
Exhibited in a number of international exhibitions
'Stress Topography' web page
featuring this work
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Precedent - by Al Razutis 1970's: INCLINE / STRESSED / PLANE - 1975 - Laser transmission interferometric hologram 180 degree cylinder view on film - 12" x 27" |
"The following holograms explore light and materiality, after all a hologram 'materializes' light into shapes when replayed. It then depends on the light illuminating it which can be altered at will. Light comes in wavelengths (colours), in wavefront shapes (spatial coherence) and when the illuminating spectrum is altered so are its holographic 'image shapes'. It then assumes the plasticity of 'dreamtime'." (A.R.)
'White Light' Illuminated Transmission Holograms - Rainbow Assemblages
individual works or in series
Dreamtime in the ruins
Four pulsed laser
master transmission holograms according to the 'Views' - photos in 2D - Laser illuminated
Typically 20" x 24" in size plus atypical sizes. Holograms produced at Laser Reflections, Las Vegas, USA, Ron Olson Lab Director. Collection of the artist.
Al
Razutis, 2007
24" x 20" & other sized pulsed laser master holograms ('Four Views')
for individual exhibition or as group installation
Pulsed Silver Halide Transmission Holograms - laser & mixed white-light illumination
Created by Al Razutis @ Laser Reflections, USA 2007
View: Web page
on 'Dreamtime' holograms / installation
View: Web page
on 'Back to the basics' sculpture and installation
EXHIBITION: "The holographic work, the 'Dreamtime in the ruins - Four Views' which comprise the piece 'Dreamtime in the ruins' can be exhibited individually or as a suite, but they must be specially illuminated with a blend of coherent and incoherent light to realize the 'Dreamtime' work. The physical sculpture from which the holograms derived, 'Back to the Basics' can be separately purchased or exhibited by contacting the artist. The sculpture presently resides on his property in Baja, Mexico."
Escher Falling
by Al Razutis, 2007 -- Master Transmission Pulsed-Laser Hologram
Al
Razutis, 2007
24" x 20" master hologram
Silver Halide Pulsed transmission Hologram
Created by Al Razutis @ Laser Reflections, USA
Internationally Exhibited
View a web page
on this hologram with stereo 3D photos
PLEASE NOTE: 'Escher Falling' requires refurbishing for public exhibition.
The master hologram is on film and in excellent condition - laminated mounting glass requires replacement.
"This piece re-presents the paradoxical perspectives of M.C. Escher's Another World graphic, as decomposed into separate angled planes and recorded as master transmission hologram using pulsed green laser. The holographic image 'sets' the planes (and its perspective) in space, and the perspective translations of the Escher drawing are 're-imagined' within the holographic frame exposure, and combined with the laminated and superimposed graphic (the drawing itself on film).
CONCEPTS: This work deals with the suggestion of 'gravity' and 'falling' through space, with a nod to Sir Isaac Newton and his theories of gravity, light, based on Euclidean space. The arrangement of the planes and their angles is organized around my personal choices; this piece is about the interplay of the holographic (perspective) and the implied and paradoxical (in 2D) perspectives of Escher, subject to gravity, subject to space."
A Page Out Of Escher
by Al Razutis, 2015 -- Rainbow White-light transmission hologram collage
Al
Razutis, 2015
Three rainbow holograms on film on glass panel - 18 x 24 inches unframed
Silver Halide white-light transmission Holograms (rainbows)
Images configured for close viewing
Created by Al Razutis @ Gary Cullen lab
and @ Visual Alchemy, Canada
White-light illumination - - multiple rainbow holograms on glass panel
View a web Page
on this hologram with details
Pose For Andy
by Al Razutis, 2015 -- Rainbow White-light transmission hologram collage
Al
Razutis, 2015
11" x 36" four rainbow holograms collage
Silver Halide WLT (Benton) transmission Holograms mounted on glass panel
Installation comes with peeping apertures stand for close viewing
Created by Al Razutis at Gary Cullen's lab and at Visual Alchemy, Canada
White-light illumination - multiple rainbow holograms on glass panel
Web page on 'Pose' and 'Touch Me' holograms which are related to this work.
Touch Me
by Al Razutis, 2007 / 2015 -- Pulsed laser master transmission hologram assembly
Al
Razutis, 2007, 2015
Two or Three 14" x 24" master holograms
stacked 'motion frames' - combinations shown off-axis
Presented as two or three plate installation only
Silver Halide Pulsed laser holograms
Created by Al Razutis @ Laser Reflections, USA and @ Visual Alchemy, Canada
To be exhibited only as multiple holograms stacked in depth
Web page on 'Pose' and 'Touch Me' holograms which are related to this work.
PRECEDENT multi-plane transmission holograms: 'Rainforest' 1974
- 'early example of transmission holograms stacked in depth by A.R.'
Laser Transmission Master Holograms
"To me there's nothing more 'beautiful' in holographics than a true hologram as it was theorized and invented in practice by Gabor, Leith, Upatnieks, Denysiuk, and then refined by others and used in the creations of art, not as a forgery but as a marvelous creation..." -- Al Razutis
Apsaras
by Al Razutis, 2013 -- Pulsed laser master transmission holograms - invidual or group / installation
Pulsed laser
master transmission holograms shot as 'frames' in a movie - photos in 2D - diode laser illuminated
Typically 16" x 24" in size. Holograms produced at Holograms on Main Street, St. Charles, USA, Allen Fox Lab Owner - Rob Taylor Lab Director.
Collection of the artist (Al Razutis).
Click image for 'Apsaras' web page >
Al
Razutis, 2013
20 unique holograms on film - 16" x 24" each - multi-plate installation
or solo
Pulsed Silver Halide Master Transmission Holograms
Pulsed live-subject individual holograms or in installation as multiple works (series)
Installation diagrams available on request
Created by Al Razutis @ Holograms on Main St., USA
View: Web Page
of available (12) holograms for sale
"These remarkable (and quite spectacular) pulsed-laser life size transmission hologram masters by Al Razutis represent a series of 'frames' in a motion-picture proof of concept project, showing these Buddhist 'sky creatures' (or angels) flying as images focused in space. This motion picture concept featured true holographic motion-pictures projected in space not imitations and fakes as are seen widely. These are deep scene holograms greater than 3 m. depth.
They were created by Al Razutis as his expression of Buddhist 'Apsaras' for consideration in the use of theater in China on the tales of the 'Silk Road' which was to be artistic directed by Prof. Z. Wang and backed by the provincial government of Lanzhou, China. Commissioned by Prof. Wang, created by Al Razutis with the directed participation and assistance of Mei-man Lee (actor), Rob Taylor (holography lab director), Allen Miller (holography lab owner), Anne Popperwell (costumes, preparations, and gallery installation) these are a host of masters that can be grouped together and exhibited in a dark gallery space 'with the wind'." (AR)
One minute video clip featuring Apsaras in Exhibition (.WMV video)