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Kind of CyanLooking Up at The Clouds, Unique Monotype in Blue Tones, Avant-Garde Shapes2021
2021
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This is an exclusive handprinted unique cyanotype that takes its inspiration from the mid-century modern shapes.
It's made by layering paper cutouts and different exposures using uv-light.
Details:
+ Title: Looking Up at the Clouds
+ Year: 2021
+ Stamped and Certificate of Authenticity provided
+ Measurements : 70x100 cm (28x 40 in.), a standard frame size
+ All cyanotype prints are made on high-quality Italian watercolor paper
* Frame is for illustrative purposes only, artwork is sent carefully rolled in a tube.
WHAT IS A CYANOTYPE?
The cyanotype (a.k.a. sun-print) process is one of the oldest in the history of photography, dating back to the 1840's.
Cyanotypes were then made famous by Anna Atkins, considered the first female photographer. Inspired by nature, we feel the need to look back at a craft that is handmade, analogue, and using an all-natural light source: the sun.
Our cyanotypes are made by coating high-quality Italian watercolor paper with a light-sensitive emulsion. We then expose it in direct sunlight for several minutes using a photo negative to get the best image quality. Finally, the print is washed and fixed with water to stop the reaction and prevent fading.
What you get is an amazing, royal blue image, with absolutely no ink involved. And since each print is handmade, tones will give gorgeous, subtle variations. The beauty of cyanotypes is that each print is absolutely unique.
- Creator:Kind of Cyan (1984, American)
- Creation Year:2021
- Dimensions:Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Barcelona, ES
- Reference Number:Seller: U0871stDibs: LU1310212657352
Kind of Cyan
Kind of Cyan is an art collective based in Barcelona, Spain, that specializes in producing cyanotype prints, also known as sun prints. This 19th-century printing technique uses UV-light to create images with a rich, intense blue hue that is both nostalgic and contemporary. The collective's archive includes a range of medium to large sized works that are perfect for filling large walls and open spaces. Each piece is either part of a small edition or a completely unique monotype, ensuring that every artwork is one-of-a-kind. Through their use of the cyanotype process, Kind of Cyan creates visually stunning works that are both nostalgic and contemporary. Their prints capture the essence of the natural world and evoke a sense of wonder and awe, with a deep appreciation for the history of photography and an understanding of design fundamentals that will beautifully enhance any space.
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