Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Exhibits Eugene Masselink Works, Printed on the Chromira 5x ProLab

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(Free-Press-Release.com) July 13, 2009 -- Spring Green, WI, USA – “They’re just beautiful, really beautiful,” said Francis Nemtin of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, upon receipt of eleven Eugene Masselink works reproduced by ZBE’s Chromira 5x ProLab.

On July 26, 2009, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation’s Taliesin Arts & Culture Program will be hosting an exhibit of exclusive designs by artist Eugene Masselink at the Frank Lloyd Wright Studio in Spring Green, Wisconsin. 16 x 20” prints of the selected works were donated by ZBE Inc. They were printed on their Chromira 5x ProLab at their Carpinteria, CA facilities. ZBE’s Imaging Specialist Eric Palmer worked closely with Francis Nemtin to restore the colors to reflect the artist’s original intent.

Zac Bogart, ZBE’s President said “I am a tremendous fan of Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs, architectural achievements and his development and inspiration of other architects. I am very pleased to assist the Foundation in celebrating Eugene Masselink, who is an extraordinary artist and who has contributed so much to the organization.”

About the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation’s Taliesin Art & Culture Program
and Eugene Masselink

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation was established in 1940 by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and today, owns and maintains many physical and intellectual properties associated with Frank Lloyd Wright, as well as a residential community of scholars and artists. The Art & Culture Program was launched by the foundation to raise public awareness of Taliesin and its exceptional combination of architecture, arts, and agriculture, utilizing workshops, performances, and exhibitions in arts and culture.

Eugene Masselink (1910-1962) was born in South Africa, but grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In 1933, he joined the Taliesin Fellowship (forerunner to the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture) and never left. For nearly 30 years, Masselink worked for Wright as his right hand man, responsible for everything from Wright’s correspondence to his events planning. Masselink is also responsible for many decorative elements found in Wright’s work, as applied to paintings, stained glass pieces, mural screens, rugs, etc. Today, Masselink’s works are being recognized for their artistry separate from their use in Frank Lloyd Wright’s projects. The foundation’s spotlight on Eugene Masselink this July not only highlights his talents but also shows tribute to a man who was so important to its history.

For more on the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, visit www.franklloydwright.com or www.taliesinpreservation.org. For Eugene Masselink, visit http://www.jetsetmodern.com/masselink.htm.

About ZBE
ZBE, Incorporated is headquartered in California and has been serving professional imaging needs since 1980, as a pioneer and manufacturer of award-winning commercial photo imaging technology, including that of the state-of-the-art ProLab and other Chromira printers. For more on ZBE, visit www.zbe.com.