Cyanotypes
Alchemy
of Elements
What are cyanotypes?
Cyanotypes are photographic impressions made by exposing a porous medium impreganted with iron salts to ultraviolet light. I use the chemistry of the traditional cyanotype process to create unique artworks on paper.
Why cyanotypes?
I am attracted to the alchemy of alternative processes, particularly to the depths of the colour blue offered by cyanotype printing. I rely on botanical specimens, photographs, household materials and found images to construct compositions informed by themes of memory and time, stillness and movement.
I depend on sunlight to capture prints, water to develop them and air to oxidise the blues to their deepest tones. It is a simple, elegant process brought to life in a mystical pact with the elements.
My creative process grows from intuition and observation. I take the time to pay close attention to the world around me. I make art slowly and mindfully often spending a long time developing a series of works.
- RECENT WORK -
A series of cyanotype postcards exploring the seascape along Mumbai’s western coastline.
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