Cyanotype collage mixed media

“Whatever lay waiting”Mixed-media abstract collage from cyanotype prints, found papers, mark-making, and plastic. 6″ x 6”

One assignment for the collage class was to use solar or sun paper- you lay things on the paper go into the sun for a few minute then put it in a tray of water- The paper I had was at least 15 years old but it worked somewhat- Then I remembered I had some real cyanotypes. These are made by coating nice paper with a chemical solution- then expose it to strong light. I made several years ago and put them away in a box- so it was great to use them finally.

Through my work I hope to share something ethereal and intriguing with viewers, and to arouse their curiosity.

experimenting with layering manipulated inkjet prints and cyanotypes taking hours to expose as no sun in the west country this week... ...

18" x 24" Cyanotype print altered with watercolor paint.