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White Deer: Rites of Passage Trailer I

 

 

"Like Alice in Wonderland, a girl must face the fears standing between her, and who she’s becoming."

This early experimental trailer showcases some highlights of White Deer: Rites of Passage. A graphic novel, an animated film, a symphonic musical soundtrack, an art exhibition, a communal dialogue, and now a potential immersive dome show! 

All these creative parts synergistically compliment each other. Using immersive dome technology, the story becomes a ritual for the subconscious, inviting us to ask: Who am I, and who am I becoming? It gently reminds us that the challenges of growing up—especially for girls transitioning from childhood to adolescence, can become allies that strengthen our inner resolve.

Join the dialogue and support this epic art project.  Every month I present a Zoom session where I share the evolution of the story, art, animation and music, along with interviews of interesting people. Sign up for my newsletter to learn more.

 

March 19, 2026 by Greg Spalenka
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Melding Lost Arts with New Visions

 

Recently I have been exploring historical photographic techniques.   The cyanotype process, also known as the blueprint process, was first introduced by John Herschel (1792 – 1871) in 1842. 

 

 

In the early days the paper was coated with iron salts and then used in contact printing. The print was developed in the sun or using ultraviolet light, then the paper was washed in water and resulted in a white image on a deep blue background.

 

 

The Salt Print technique was created in the mid-1830s by English scientist and inventor Henry Fox Talbot. He made what he called "sensitive paper" for "photogenic drawing" by wetting a sheet of writing paper with a weak solution of ordinary table salt (sodium chloride), blotting and drying it, then brushing one side with a strong solution of silver nitrate. 

 

 

The final print will have a sepia toned color. Applying the emulsion to the paper in different ways can create interesting textures. Depending on how long your exposure of the paper is to sunlight, will determine how dark, light or contrasty the print will be.

 

 

Above is a digital negative under plexiglass exposing the paper beneath it to the sun.

 

 

Above is an experiment in progress. My goal is to fuse drawing, painting, and digital esthetics with the photography world of the past, thereby bridging lost arts with new visions. 

 

 

Developing the cyanotype with water.
April 13, 2022 by Greg Spalenka
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Love Incense Art Banner

“Love Incense” represents the mystical union. “The union of two souls are like trees rooted to the ground, the incense of their love branching upward, manifesting a sacred geometric imprint in the ethers.” This image has become a favorite of lovers everywhere. An … Continue reading →
October 04, 2015 by Spalenka
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