ALTERNATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY

TECHNIQUES &

PROCESSES

Analysing art: starter questions – UNIT 2 – CAMERALESS PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUESCHALLENGE: CHOOSE TWO OR THREE IMAGES from the examples you are given: compare them using the prompt questions below. Try to use photographic language and aim to write in depth; reflectively and analytically. (using only description without analysis will gain poorer grades and not help your understanding or skill improve significantly)1. Why did you choose this image – consider what it is that attracts your interest. what does

your choice say about you as an artist – what would you like your own outcome to be? 2. What do you think are the best things about this photogram/cyanotype? 3. How do you think the image is constructed – what objects and processes have been

used? Think about what we have discussed? If you had to make a composition like this, how could you do this? Predict the steps: visual elements, props, organisation, equipment & techniques

4. List 3-5 photographic elements that you think the photographer might have been interested in capturing in this composition? (such as TEXTURE, FORM, SHAPE, ANGLES, SPACE, CONTRAST).

5. Are there other qualities that make it interesting? (such as MYSTERY, COMPLEXITY, ORIGINALITY, a STORY or INNOVATION). Explore and explain the things you think are unusual OR memorable OR eye-catching about the photograph.

6. Analyse and discuss the effect of TRANSPARENCY, TRANSLUCENCY & OPACITY on the composition image. Is it a negative OR a positive

7. The best learning comes from trying to see and experience the artist’s viewpoint: what do you think the artist is trying to say and why? Is there a message or meaning?

8. Finally – consider where the work sits in the ART / CRAFT and/or DESIGN spectrum. Is this important to te final outcome or to your understanding?

By students

CHEMIGRAM

PHOTOGRAMSBy students

CHEMIGRAM

INSPIRATIONS

http://www.alternativephotography.com/wp/processes/chemigrams/the-chemigram

MEGHAN POWELL

Cynthia Huber

http://www.alvaropetritoli.com/textures

INSPIRATIONS

Phase 1: To Record The first period of “photograPHIC” exploration was to produce a scientific record of natural objects . Anna Atkins was one of the first involved in this scientific photographic development and is arguably the most well known for starting this style. Her work can be seen in these two images

British Algae: Cyanotype Impression, 1843

Poppies: Cyanotype Impression, 1850

STARTER - Look closely at both images; discuss them in pairs. Talk about how the following are used • COMPOSITION, DEPTH OF FIELD, TEXTURE & CONTRAST• OPACITY, TRANSLUCENCY & TRANSPARENCY.NEXT – complete the main task USING CYANOTYPE images that you have chosen yourself. Below are other starter images to inspire you

https://sallyayre.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/sallyayrelaughterinthebreezetwo13.jpg

Installation art by Sally Ayre http://www.donttakepictures.com/dtp-blog/2016/3/1/installation-photography-and-the-transformation-of-the-viewer

http://www.erwinarts.com/erwinarts/Welcome.html The process combines twenty first century technology and 19th century photographic techniques, creating new, unpredictable images, and transforming the original digital photograph.

Artist’s website: http://peggycyphers.com

Peggy Cyphers exhibits a series of cyanotypes (prints created by sunlight) using rare botanical prairie grass samples and mysterious equine imagery whose reverse shadows are suspended in a sky-blue ground.

https://www.mih-jeans.com/article/Walead-Beshty-at-the-Barbican/ http://www.custommade.com/magnetic

-cyanotype-butterflies/by/tashalewis/

https://hascott.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/hilary_painting_web.jpg

https://booklike.blogspot.co.uk/

Anna Mavromatis

Mixed media ‘Works on Paper’

Huw Davies and Dan Stavely.

http://lynnettemiller.blogspot.co.uk/

There are artists who apply cyanotype to different materials including ceramics http://www.glithero.com/blueware-vases

PHOTOGRAMSINSPIRATIONS

1943Fotogramma, stampa alla gelatina sali d'argento 199 x 254 mm© L. Moholy-Nagy Foundation

LAZLO MAHOLY-NAGY1940s

László Moholy-Nagy (1895-1946)Senza titolo [Fotogramma]

http://www.abelardomorell.net/photography/photograms_01/photograms_06.html

http://www.seedsandfruit.com/2010/01/ethan-jantzer-photogram-artist/

http://www.daveeva.co.uk/

Floriss Neususshttp://www.museumofnewmexico.org/mfa/ideaphotographic/artists_neususs.html

THOMAS RUFFhttp://www.loeildelaphotographie.com/2013/03/26/article/20777/thomas-ruff-photograms-m-a-r-s/

ADAM FUSS

http://www.xavierhufkens.com/artists/adam-fuss#go

1. This link takes you to 8 contemporary photographer artists using alternative methods to create images. http://thecreatorsproject.vice.com/en_uk/blog/8-photographers-who-dont-use-cameras-to-take-pictures

2. http://www.pierrecordier.com3. http://

www.lomography.com/magazine/312330-a-selection-of-cyanotypes-by-anna-atkins

4. https://www.pinterest.com/source/blueprintsonfabric.com/5. The alternative photography website is also very useful for images and tips

http://www.alternativephotography.com/wp/history/salt-prints-and-cyanotypes-a-short-history-of-printing-processes

6. An excellent blog and website can be accessed here https://www.lomography.com/magazine/201441-introduction-to-cyanotype

7. Christopher James websites and productions are always packed with information examples and tip. http://www.christopherjames-studio.com/materials/The%20Book%20of%20Alt%20Photo%20Processes/SAMPLE%20CHAPTERS/CyanotypeProcessSm.pdf

Finding inspiration: further reading

BOOKS I HAVE FOUND USEFUL