Henck-Cyanotype

“Untitled” by The Lesser Traveled Seas
This piece, I’m guessing, is a negative based cyanotype printed on paper, but it does not state the media. However, the artist used cyano over tea-toned cyano and exposed, washed, toned the piece in black tea and dried the piece. As a finishing touch they applied a second coating and exposed it for 80% of the initial exposure time. They had a strong composition and asymmetrical balance with most of the movement is in the bottom right hand corner of the picture.

“The Shape of Things” by Tor Even
This piece is a cyanotype photogram printed on Canson Montval watercolor paper. This artist used space and shape to define their photo by utilizing common household items to create their shapes in silhouette and form a work of art. Although simple, the huge definition between the shapes and the background make the composition strong and bold.

“Virginia” by Javier Bocanegra
This piece is a negative based cyanotype and it is unknown on what media the photo is printed. I liked this piece because of its strong composition and its color. The shadows and blurring in the background bring mystery to the piece and the soft tone of the blue soften the exterior of the woman. I like it because it leaves you wondering what the woman is thinking about.