Tag: cyanotypes

  • Friday, July 26 – Sunday, October 13 – Between the Leaves: The Unique Prints of Sarah Cross

    The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University will be the site of an exhibit running July 26 – October 13, entitled Between the Leaves: The Unique Prints of Sarah Cross. There will be a free opening reception on Saturday, July 27 from 1 – 3, and a cyanotype workshop on Sunday, July 28 from 10 – noon (registration required.)

    Between the Leaves focuses on the ephemeral quality of light.  Behind each photograph is Sarah Cross’s hand in the physical construction of what is set up in front of the camera, or through a cathartic printing process. The artist works with a range of photographic media, including 4″ x 5″ color negatives, and gum bichromate printing to create photographs. After a strong degree of photoshop manipulation, the prints are made through the historic gum bichromate process. With this lengthy process, each color is printed as a single layer, resulting in fragile, painterly, and unique prints. Although large in physical presence, these prints are meant to express small invitations to reverie. 

  • Saturday, August 11, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Native Botanical Cyanotype Workshop

    In this hands-on New England Wild Flower Society workshop at Nasami Farm in Whatley on Saturday, August 11 from 10 – 2, we will explore the history and methodology of botanical cyanotype prints and create our own. Cyanotypes are an early photographic process using light-sensitive materials and sunlight to create unique and striking ‘blue prints’ or ‘sun prints.’ The process lends itself beautifully to the documentation of botanical specimens, both scientifically and artistically. The class will be led by Alexis Doshas and is $53 for NEWFS members, $64 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.newenglandwild.org/learn/our-programs/native-botanical-cyanotype-print-workshop

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