cyanotypes

created in 2021

Cyanotypes are a traditional photo process dating back to 1842. First invented by Sir John F. W. Herschel, the process combines ferric ammonium citrate and potassium ferricyanide, also known as Prussion blue, into a solution that is coated onto fiberous material to dry in the dark. The paper or cloth is then exposd using the sun to create an image. This process requires UV light for exposure, unlike other photographic processes that are sensitive to artificial light, making cyanotypes a unique process based photographic printmaking art. Above is a photo of Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum) in fruiting stage taken with iphone xs June 2020, printed on 100% cotton rag paper using traditional cyanotype methods summer 2021

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