Real Authentic Copies
Posted By Kathleen David on November 15, 2004
I can remember looking at some artwork at a convention and realizing what I was looking at was a computer print out of the artwork. Since then Art Shows have expanded and changed the rules for this sort of artwork. The rules for the World Con Art show are very specific as to what is an original or how it is to be labled.
From the World Con Art Show Rules:
All entries must be the artist’s own original work on a science fiction, fantasy, or fannish theme.
The following items may not be entered into the Art Show but are eligible for print shop.
* Commercial multi-lithographic copies,
* photoprints or photocopies of any kind
* hand colored and remarked prints,
Commercial ceramic molds, painted commercially cast pieces and kits of any kind will NOT be accepted for the Art Show or Print Shop. Items using patterns or designs by others must credit the second party.
FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY & COMPUTER GENERATED ART will be accepted only with the specific permission of the Art Show Directors. Both must fit within the following guidelines and be labeled accordingly:
* Unique Image—Data Files Erased/Negative Destroyed
* Limited Edition Print—Data Files Erased/ Negative Destroyed, or
* Unique Image—Data Files/Negative Archived.
Each image must be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity that clearly indicates the print/image type and the disposition of the negative or data file.
TRUE LIMITED EDITIONS (MULTIPLE ORIGINAL CATEGORY) All hand pulled prints
The idea of what “original” means nowadays is always a hot topic on the art list. Many, many comic “originals” nowadays are computer-generated, so there’s no paper copy for people to buy and own. This seems to frustrate art collectors for some reason. 🙂