The cyanotype process also known as a blueprint was developed in 1842. The chemistry involved to create a cyanotype include Ferric Ammonium Citrate and Potassium Ferricyanide. The coated paper is exposed to UV light which then turns into a brilliant Prussian Blue with white highlights. Historically, the most common use of the cyanotype process were for blueprints, botanical purposes and postcards.

I just want to be okay…today

This piece is a constructed imagery cyanotype that represents the complexity of the emotions we carry in daily life. For everything we feel, there’s a side we show to others and another, more complicated aspect that we often keep to ourselves. Even when we’re not okay on the inside, society expects us to put on a steady, cheerful face as soon as we step out the front door. The two figures in the photograph speak to this duality and how our inner self is always there, just under the surface.

The blue of this cyanotype symbolizes melancholy, but also hope. I believe there is hope in the acceptance of our emotional struggles. Even though being okay just for today is sometimes all we can do, it’s enough on most days. It’s a reminder that each day we have is precious, and that the only thing guaranteed is the present. Constructed Imagery Cyanotype. Limited edition (10) 2024

Wet cyanotype is a variation of the traditional cyanotype process. While the coated cyanotype paper is still wet, ingredients are added to the print to develop together. Added elements could include vinegar, salt, spices, soap, and fabric dye which create unpredictable, unexpected, totally unique textures and colors. 

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