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Light Painting 2 – Kinetic Abstract Expressionism, DVD

Bill Ham Light Painting 2 DVD

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61 minutes running time • Color • Widescreen • No Sound

Our first DVD Painting was very successful. The second in our series is an original painting composed of completely new elements from our spontaneous improvised studio sessions.

Bill Ham’s unique use of the overhead projector, as a painter’s instrument for direct spontaneous painting, brought kinetics to abstract expressionism. This DVD painting is a one of a kind visual odyssey. Play it on any screen or project it in your own home along with your favorite music.

The Painting Process:
Bill paints using overhead projectors. Each overhead projector has layers of glass, oils, pigments, other liquids and transparent materials that create rich interplays of shapes, colors and textures. Multiple projectors are used simultaneously and their projection onto a screenresults in a single image. This imagery is not computer generated.  The visual continuum, the changing forms and variations of movement and speed are all controlled by the artist. In light painting, like in music, time becomes a compositional element.
The DVD Painting’s final orchestration is accomplished with computer programming.

How to view:
This work allows for a wide range of viewing possibilities. Play it as is, speed it up or slow it down.
Pair it with the music of your choosing or watch in silence. Sit back, relax and let your mind explore. Get up, dance, and let the colors wash over you. Play it all the way through or freeze a favorite frame like a traditional painting. The larger the image, the clearer the focus and the darker the surroundings the more visual impact it will have. The possibilities are limitless, enjoy!

This DVD was made possible by the generous support of Gary Gilley and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, Nashville. It will be displayed at the MHOF Museum.
Special thanks to MJ Bogatin, Bogatin, Corman & Gold for legal representation

For personal viewing only. Not for commercial use.

Light Painting: Bill Ham
Assisting Orchestrator & Editing: Emi Ito
Assisting Artist: Kimihiko Ito
Digital Recording: Lawrence Lauterborn
Text: Flora Ham Ueno

$25.00 + Shipping ($5 in the US, $15 for overseas)




Light Painting – Kinetic Abstract Expressionism, DVD

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Kickstarter Bill Ham Light Painting DVD
Light Painting DVD packaging outside, design by emi
Light Painting DVD packaging outside, design by emi
Light Painting DVD packaging inside, design by emi
Light Painting DVD packaging inside, design by emi

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68 minutes running time • Color • Widescreen • No Sound

Bill Ham’s unique use of the overhead projector, as a painter’s instrument for direct spontaneous painting, brought kinetics to abstract expressionism.
This DVD painting is a completely one of a kind visual odyssey that will transport you to wherever your mind wants to take you! Play it on any screen or project it in your own home to transform your space.

The Painting Process:
Bill paints using overhead projectors. Each overhead projector has layers of glass, oils, pigments and other liquids that create rich interplays of shapes, colors and textures. Multiple projectors are used simultaneously and their projection onto a screen results in a single image. The visual continuum, the changing forms and variations of movement and speed are all controlled by the artist. In light painting, like in music, time becomes a compositional element. This imagery is not computer generated.

How to view:
This work allows for a wide range of viewing possibilities. Play it as is, speed it up or slow it down. Pair it with the music of your choosing or watch in silence. Sit back, relax and let your mind explore. Get up, dance, and let the colors wash over you. Play it all the way through or freeze a favorite frame like a traditional painting. Your screen will metamorphose into a work of art. The larger the image, the clearer the focus and the darker the surroundings the more visual impact it will have. The possibilities are limitless, enjoy!

This DVD was made possible by the generous support of our Kickstarter backers
Special thanks to The Rock Poster Society, Chuck Sperry, David Hull, and Jonelyn Behner
Special thanks to Elmo Company, Limited for the exclusive use of the overhead projectors
Special thanks to MJ Bogatin, Bogatin, Corman & Gold for legal representation

For personal viewing only. Not for commercial use.

Light Painting: Bill Ham
Assisting Artist: Kimihiko Ito
Digital Recording: Lawrence Lauterborn
Assisting Orchestrator & Editing: Emi Ito
Muse & Text: Flora Ham Ueno

$25.00 + Shipping ($5 in the US, $15 for overseas)





Bill Ham Light Painting T-Shirt

Bill Ham Light Painting T shirt, design by emi

Light Gray print on Black Tshirt, double sided
Men’s; M, L, XL (sold-out), 2XL • Ladies’;  M, XL
$25.00 + Shipping ($5 in the US, $32 for overseas)


Sizes (Men’s XL- Sold Out)

   

Bill Ham Light Show 40th Anniversary
Silkscreen Posters

Original Special Edition Printing, 36″ x 24″

Internationally acclaimed artist, Bill Ham performed a special light show in San Francisco September 27, 2005. Celebrating 40 years of painting with light, sponsored by Leonard Baron. An invitational for 400 people. The program consisted of spontaneous composition of projected imagery using transparent over head projectors in symbiosis with the Spontaneous Light Orchestra, Music director Jim Lowe. To commemorate this historic program five different limited edition fine art silkscreen prints were created by major poster artists: Alton Kelly, Stanley Mouse, Dennis Loren, David Singer, Chuck Sperry and Ron Donovan. Only 333 copies of each color prints were created. They are numbered and signed by the artist.

Singles; $80 + $25 shipping (rolled in tube), Set of 5; $400 + $30 shipping (rolled in tube)  Please ask for availability/ not set to add to cart

Bill Ham Light Show 40th Anniversary at Cobb's, San Francisco. Poster by Firehouse, Chuck Sperry and Ron Donovan

by Firehouse
Chuck Sperry & Ron Donovan
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Bill Ham Light Show 40th Anniversary at Cobb's, San Francisco. Poster by David Singer

by David Singer
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Bill Ham Light Show 40th Anniversary at Cobb's, San Francisco. Poster by Dennis Loren

by Dennis Loren
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Bill Ham Light Show 40th Anniversary at Cobb's, San Francisco. Poster by Stanley Mouse

Stanley Mouse
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Bill Ham Light Show 40th Anniversary at Cobb's, San Francisco. Poster by Alton Kelley

by Alton Kelley
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Light by Bill Ham: One Time, One Chance
Silkscreen Posters

20230801 Light by Bill Ham Haight Street Art Center Poster. Poster design by emi
20230914 Light by Bill Ham One Time One Chance Haight St Art Center SF CA emi-9883
2023.9.14 Light by Bill Ham: One Time One Chance Poster at the Haight Street Art Center, San Francisco, CA. photo by emi

Posters are available at haightstreetart.org

2 color (blue and red) screen print on 18″ x 24″ holographic swirl pattern foil paper
Untitled, © Bill Ham
Design by emi ito
Printed by Rebecca Rippon at Haight Street Art Center, haightstreetart.org
Paper donated by Exceptional Papers, exceptionalpapersinc.com

Moonalice Offset Print Posters

2023 Moonalice 420 Gathering of the Tribe poster, 12.75″ x 17.25″ limited edition offset lithograph printed, Light Painting by Bill Ham, photo and design by emi

12.75″ x 17.25″ Offset Print
please visit moonaliceposters.com

20220331 Moonalice 420 poster by Bill Ham emi

12.75″ x 17.25″ Offset Print
please visit moonaliceposters.com

2020420 FULL Moonalice 420 Poster, Show cancelled due to the pandemic, art by Bill Ham and emi

canceled due to the pandemic
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2019420 Moonalice 420 Poster, Slim's San Francisco , Bill Ham and emi

12.75″ x 17.25″ Offset Print
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Moonalice poster for Petaluma Music Festival 2017, design by emi

12.75″ x 17.25″ Offset Print
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Bill Ham Original Acrylic Paintings
on Canvas

Available at haightstreetart.org
During the exhibition 9/14 /23 – 10/29/23

Click images to enlarge
Photos by Lawrence Lauterborn

Paintings are available to pick up in San Francisco or mailed by commercial contractor of your choice
Please ask for availability by email

BILL HAM’s acrylic paintings on canvas follow in the lineage of ‘Abstract Expressionism,’ with a nod to Jackson Pollock. And, while referencing this post World War II art movement, Bill has gone farther in development of techniques, defining his paintings as ‘Gestural Abstraction.’ Importantly, the artist applies painterly gestures while the canvas is positioned on a low flat surface or flooring. Mr. Ham works from all sides as he develops the imagery from his overhead viewpoint and position. As a result, the client can choose and change the viewpoint of their purchased artwork. Top, bottom, left, or right are no longer applicable to the position and installation of his art. The options for placement of his paintings are myriad; as an example, please refer to his “Four Square Paintings” shown below. 

Bill Ham Paintings Square arrangement samples-3, original photograph by Lawrence Lauterborn, photo edited by emi
Bill Ham Paintings Square arrangement samples-3, original photograph by Lawrence Lauterborn, photo edited by emi
Bill Ham Paintings Square arrangement samples-1, original photograph by Lawrence Lauterborn, photo edited by emi
Bill Ham Paintings Square arrangement samples-1, original photograph by Lawrence Lauterborn, photo edited by emi
Bill Ham Paintings Square arrangement samples-2, original photograph by Lawrence Lauterborn, photo edited by emi
Bill Ham Paintings Square arrangement samples-2, original photograph by Lawrence Lauterborn, photo edited by emi

1) For 4 square shaped paintings there are 3 different symmetrical rectangle layouts. 
2) For each of the layouts there are 6144 possible combinations.
 The calculations for each layout are the same.
 There are 4 possible paintings for the first position.
 It can be placed in 4 directions.
 There are 3 possible paintings for the second position.
 It can be placed in 4 directions.
 There are 2 possible paintings for the third position.
 It can be placed in 4 directions.
 There is 1 possible painting for the last position.
 It can be placed in 4 directions.
 The calculation is to multiply all possible combinations.
 4 X 4 X 3 X 4 X 2 X 4 X 1 X 4 = 6,144
3) The total number of possible paintings for 4 rectangle paintings is: 18,432.
The calculation is the number of layouts multiplied by the number of possible combinations per layout.
4 X 6,144 = 18,432

Concept by Bill Ham, Calculation by Gary Gilley

2′ x 2′

#101, Canvas size 2' x 2', $9,000
#101
#102, Canvas size 2' x 2', $9,000
#102
#103, Canvas size 2' x 2', $9,000
#103
#104, Canvas size 2' x 2', $9,000
#104
#105, Canvas size 2' x 2', $9,000
#105
#106, Canvas size 2' x 2', $9,000
#106
#107, Canvas size 2' x 2', $9,000
#107
#108, Canvas size 2' x 2', $9,000
#108
#109, Canvas size 2' x 2', $9,000
#109
#110, Canvas size 2' x 2', $9,000
#110

30″ x 2′

#111, Canvas size 30" x 2', $9,000
#111
#112, Canvas size 30" x 2', $9,000
#112
#113, Canvas size 30" x 2', sold
#113 – sold

3′ x 2′

#114, Canvas size 3' x 2', $10,500
#114
#115, Canvas size 3' x 2', $10,500
#115
#116, Canvas size 3' x 2', $10,500
#116
#117, Canvas size 3' x 2', $10,500
#117

40″ x 30″

#118, Canvas size 40" x 30", sold
#118 – sold
#119, Canvas size 40" x 30", sold
#119 – sold
#120, Canvas size 40" x 30", $12,000
#120
#121, Canvas size 40" x 30", $12,000
#121
#122, Canvas size 40" x 30", $12,000
#122

3′ x 3′

#130, Canvas size 3' x 3', $13,500
#130
#131, Canvas size 3' x 3', $13,500
#131
#132, Canvas size 3' x 3', $13,500
#132
#133, Canvas size 3' x 3', $13,500
#133
#134, Canvas size 3' x 3', $13,500
#134
#135, Canvas size 3' x 3', $13,500
#135
#136, Canvas size 3' x 3', $13,500
#136
#137, Canvas size 3' x 3', $13,500
#137
#138, Canvas size 3' x 3', $13,500
#138
#139, Canvas size 3' x 3', $13,500
#139
#140, Canvas size 3' x 3', $13,500
#140
#141, Canvas size 3' x 3', $13,500
#141
#142, Canvas size 3' x 3', $13,500
#142
#143, Canvas size 3' x 3', $13,500
#143
#144, Canvas size 3' x 3', sold
#144 – sold
#145, Canvas size 3' x 3', sold
#145 – sold

4′ x 2′

#151, Canvas size 4' x 2', $12,000
#151
#152, Canvas size 4' x 2', $12,000
#152

4′ x 4′

#155, Canvas size 4' x 4', $18,000
#155
#156, Canvas size 4' x 4', $18,000
#156
#157, Canvas size 4' x 4', $18,000
#157
#158, Canvas size 4' x 4', $18,000
#158
#159, Canvas size 4' x 4', $18,000
#159
#160, Canvas size 4' x 4', $18,000
#160
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