A story of whitefella-blackfella friendship that offers hope for the future. Two years after artist Rod Moss arrived in Alice Springs to teach painting; he met an Indigenous couple who had set up camp in the gully beside his flat. Over the next twenty-five years; his friendship with Xavier and Petrina Neil and the friendships that grew from it with the families of Whitegate; an Arrernte camp on the outskirts of town; would nourish and challenge Moss beyond his imagining. The Hard Light of Day offers a rare insight into the reality of life in the Centre; from the contours of the MacDonnell Ranges and the textures and sounds of Arrernte culture; to the endemic violence; alcoholism and ill-health that continue to devastate Aboriginal lives. In recalling the relationships and experiences that have shaped his life and work in Alice Springs; Moss reveals the human face behind the statistics and celebrates the enriching; transformative power of friendship. Illustrated with Mosss evocative paintings and photographs; The Hard Light of Day is an incredible journey into a world never shown in the mainstream media; and an artists chronicle of the moments that have inspired him.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I like it. It gives you the information you needBy Ben WileyI like it. It gives you the information you need. it includes pictures of some of the processes. and you get a pretty clear picture of what you need and what you do. There could be something a bit more detailed. but honestly youll want to head to Youtube for a real detailed process run-through. I was not disappointed. Getting the rightsetup is a different story. especially if you live in an apartment with a tub you dont want to pay for staining up and plumbing that does not include a way to attach a pressure washer.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fantastic. funny intro to screen printingBy BiancaI read all the reviews and almost didnt buy this book. Im limited to kindle editions as Im out of the country. So. I bought a less expensive manual first. was completely depressed by its lack of anything worthwhile. and then sprung for this one. Boy did it turn my frown upside down. I laughed out loud...at a screen printing manual. It was informative. instructive and Im absolutely relieved I decided to purchase. I think all the not-so-fantastic reviews are from people whove screen printed before. This book is about the basics. If youve printed before. you dont need it...except for the exceptional humor. Youll find everything you need to know to get started. but where you go from there is up to you. Since I am a complete beginner. I feel like (after reading the whole book) Ive stepped from the darkness into the light. Im giving it a four because I dont theoretically believe in fives and also because it IS a tad expensive for its length. Though. if youre stuck to only kindle editions like me. its your best bet if you want to actually learn something.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Avoid this book and just google searchBy AdamDont waste your money. Just do a few google searches and watch a couple youtube videos. This book is mostly a picture book and offers the basics around screen printing. If youre wanting to screen print items to sell. I would suggest foregoing the messy process of screen printing and use heat transfers. I bought a simple heat press and use single or multi color heat transfers to make shirts (Im not referring to inkjet iron-on transfers). This process is simpler. cost is marginal when compared to screen printing. and there is ZERO mess.
