Berryessa Photograph

Inspired by the narrative quality of the traditional American quilts of the 19th century, my current body of work uses a collage method that incorporates some of these iconic patterns. Pulling from my own personal history, these autobiographical works are made using plant materials locally sourced from the land surrounding my childhood town. Each collage is made from a collection of several cyanotype prints that have been processed using a combination of bleaching, toning and dying methods. I then cut each print into smaller geometric shapes that are sorted and arranged before being placed into their final position. The result is a print far from the traditional blue that dominates this medium. Having grown up in Northern California, I envision each piece not only as a snapshot of the familiar landscape, but as a recording of my own heritage as well. As such, I have titled each of my prints after the collection site as a way of honoring the significance of the process and the location. I draw most of my inspiration from the natural world, and consequently spend a significant amount of time immersing myself as much as possible whether it be through hiking, camping or long bike rides along the river. Not only is this an opportunity for me to gather materials for my next project, it is also a moment to ground my thoughts and visually connect with my past. I chose to work with these small, fragmented pieces because they not only visually mimic the natural landscape of fallen debris, but they parallel our experiences and memories in life as well. We all have a story to tell. And we are all the sum of a collection of tiny moments that define who we are.

Photography:Photogram on Paper

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:24 W x 20 H x 2 D in

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