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Cyanotypes
Cyanotypes are my spring and summer meditation - as the winter days end and our world fills with blossoming trees and wildflowers I find myself mesmerized, inspired, closely studying, and foraging. Small specimens from my yard, neighborhood, and compost pile make their way onto my hand painted cyanotype papers to expose in the sun using an experimental technique that allows me to collaborate with Mother Nature to create my final artworks.
Historically, a cyanotype is made by firmly pressing dried botanicals on cyanotype paper under glass for 10 minutes of direct sunlight. I work non traditionally by removing the glass, using living plants, and extending my exposure time. In doing so I am able to use temperature, weather, condensation, heat, and sun to affect the outcome of my cyanotypes - a true collaboration with Mother Nature. The slowing of this process aligns with my methods and concepts of resisting convenience, part of my lifes work.