cyanotype
Cyanotype is a photographic method from the 19th century that is still used today. We came along when artist Christina Henrysson made cyanotypes at KKV (Konstnärernas kollektivverkstad) in Farsta outside of Stockholm.
Chemicals are mixed
The paper is coated with the mix
Christina Henrysson sometimes arranges objects or materials on a plexi plate
The coated paper ready to be exposed in the lightbox
Exposure with UV light under way
The paper is rinsed and the exposed image emerges
The color deepens slowly
After rinsing, the print is put between two paper, under pressure, to dry and flatten
When the paper have dried, Christina Henrysson goes through the prints, finds interesting motifs and trims them to suitbale sizes.