Vessels: Fixed and Refracted
Moving beyond observation, this work directly uses light and water as a sculpting tool to create unique photograms with cyanotype. The process involves positioning various translucent containers of water— vessels—against the light-sensitive paper. The shifting densities and optical effects of the water capture and distort the sunlight, resulting in unexpected, complex silhouettes that challenge conventional ideas of shadow. Through this technique, I aim to transform the mundane materials of water and glass into luminous, architectural forms, urging viewers to see the astonishing visual complexity hidden within everyday domestic items.
Bottled Water, 2022 |
toned cyanotype photogram, 14x11" [20x16" framed]
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Nothing But Water, 2022 | toned cyanotype photogram, 14x11"
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Two Water Glasses, 2022 | toned cyanotype photogram, 14x11" [20x16" framed]
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The Shrouded Bottle, 2022 | toned cyanotype photogram, 14x11"
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Wine Bottle, 2022 | toned cyanotype photogram, 14x11" [20x16" framed}
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Soda Water Study, 2022 | toned cyanotype photogram, 14x11"
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Double Walled Glass, 2022 | toned cyanotype photogram, 14x11"
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Pitcher, Half Full, 2022 | toned cyanotype photogram, 14x11"
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Bottle, 2022 | toned cyanotype photogram, 14x11"
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