In the garden - The jasmine and the hummingbird

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Cyanotype on Hahnemuhle Platinum Rag 150gsm.

This print is an original cyanotype. Also known as sun printing, cyanotype printing is a camera-less photography technique which uses sunlight to capture an image. I use the same method that was used in the 1800's. You can see how it was made in the video link in the photos.

The print is mounted in white mat board ready to hang in a standard A1 frame, or re-mount to a size of your choice. The size listed includes the mat board.

'The jasmine and the hummingbird' captures the beauty of the jasmine vine as it winds around itself, reaching upwards. A hummingbird flutters in the scene, taking a moment to enjoy the sweet scent of the jasmine flowers.

Jasmine stems were hand-picked for the starring role based on their curves and tendrils. These were arranged between sheets of glass and placed on top of paper coated with a photosensitive emulsion. This was exposed briefly to sunlight to capture the image, and then the paper was carefully washed in water.

'In the garden' is a collection in progress. It is comprised of original cyanotypes artworks that evoke the tranquillity of being alone amongst your favourite trees and flowers, but with a touch of fantasy on occasion. In making the final images I am allowing myself to play with the scene, use other mediums to highlight areas of the print or add in some whimsical elements, including birds and butterflies.

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