Comments on: Interview with Photographer Charles Rotmil

By: Charles Rotmil

Charles Rotmil — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 12:14:32 +0000

I am glad to see this piece is still on line. I live in Maine now where elephants gather to die. In Portland. I am hoping to come out with a book of photographs and a biography of the war years when I lived in hiding. My father was gassed in Auschwitz. Lots to tell.

By: Sheila Schwid

Sheila Schwid — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 01:56:19 +0000

I used to be married to Jay Milder. I remember those Cedar Bar days. They were amazing. Charles Rotmil did a great photograph of Jay with our first daughter, Rachael, when she was only a few months old, in Jay’s studio. It was used with another photo by Charles of Bob Thompson playing the bongos, in Bob’s studio, for a 2 person show of them at the Zabriskie Gallery.

By: charles rotmil

charles rotmil — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:01:07 +0000

I am not an art expert so point well taken. In fact when I used to talk to Bob I mentioned Gaughin to him, which he reminded me of a lot. I used to hang out in this studio and watch him paint and play the drums. Horace Richter came by a few times, one of his collector, who died recently. Grey Gallery in New York is planning a show dealing with the 10th street gallery scene. I will have some photos in it of artists of that time, Red Grooms, Jay Milder, Thompson among them.

By: jed

jed — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:56:04 +0000

Fair enough on abstract expressionism. A very good point and I appreciate the comment, particularly about how canon labels can marginalize.

thanks

By: js

js — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:51:29 +0000

Great interview, but I have one minor but key correction: Bob Thompson was not an abstract expressionist. He may have shared their interest in monumental scale (at times) and flat planes of color, but his work diverges in important ways from that of the abstract expressionists and even the New York School. I don’t mean to nitpick, but in an era completely overshadowed by this one style, it’s important to point out incredibly innovative artists like Thompson, who followed their own vision and as a result have been marginalized by the art historical canon.

By: charles rotmil

charles rotmil — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:15:23 +0000

sorry Elaine that I had not seen this till now. I remember seeing you at the show. Yes let’s get in touch.

By: Elaine Plenda

Elaine Plenda — Thu, 28 May 2009 09:06:28 +0000

Bob Thompson was married to my sister, Carol,who
died in January 2005. I have the photograph of
Bob in the “wicker chair”. Something he found on
the street. Also, their wedding pictures and quite a few more. I cherish them. I saw Charles
at the Whitney opening, but I don’t he remembers
me. Would be nice to hear from him.
Elaine Plenda
80 N. Moore St. 13D, NYC 10013