Siren Songs Study in gold , 2021
3.5 x 21 x 1.3 cm (h x w x d)
375 GBP
Cyanotype, handmade paper, 24-carat gold leaf
for sale

Inspiration:
This artwork was inspired by Greek mythological winged creatures, Sirens and Harpies.These bird- human hybrids are found in The Odyssey and The Seventh Circle in Dante'sInferno.
Technique:
Siren Songs Study In Goldwas created by constructinga hand-cut collage using femalephotographic portraiture combined with illustrations of birds making up a flowing gown.After coating the handmade paper with light-sensitive chemistry, it is left to dry in a darkroom. The large scale negative is then contact printed onto the paper by exposure todaylight (UV rays). The print is then processed by thoroughly washing in water to removeany unexposed solution. It can then be hung to dry, developing to full density Prussian blueafter 24 hours. Once the image is fixed it is hand finished with 24-carat gold leaf.

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