Project 1

Create a coherent group of images that creatively explores one of the processes we have covered thus far. The project should stretch into a more in-depth exploration of image and process. How will the process, the physical aspects of the prints, and the particular imagery support some sort of idea or concept? The project should move beyond first-attempt experiments. See how you can refine the processes creatively. Up to you!

Processes:

• Digital negatives for gelatin silver
• Salt printing
• Chemigrams/chemilumins
• Cyanotype
• Vandyke brown print*

Possible points of departure for further inspiration:

• Explore alternative substrates...other papers, fabrics, sizes
• Explore extended imagery—joiners, photo-objects
• Explore possible mix-media approaches...combine photos with collage, drawing, etc.
• Combining methods. (E.g. liquid light gelatin silver emulsion combined with cyanotype)

Touchstones:

3/19 Preliminary critique
4/7 Final critique

Last Wednesday I assigned the task of ordering supplies immediately. If you have not yet done so, I would plan to expedite shipping so that you have materials in time to develop the work for the due dates. Please talk to me, if you have not yet done this. Its important.