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Photography, Mordançage on Paper
Size: 44 W x 66 H x 0.1 D in
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My work explores the visceral, unveiling the internal conflict of those who suffer from chronic mental illness. The photographs capture the unspoken moments of anguish that remain buried behind the facade that sufferers of mental illness often wear. I chose the Mordancage process for this body of work because of the unique, distinctive images it produces. Many factors influence the final appearance of an image that has gone through this process, including chemical mixture, paper, exposure, and the strength of the veils. As a result, the final appearance of each portrait is unique. This relates to the way in which each person experiences the same illness, or trauma differently. The Mordancage process causes the emulsion of the silver gelatin print to lift away from the photo paper in a “veil”, permanently destroying and then transforming the original image. This concept of the veil, and its metaphorical and physical presence are vital to the meaning behind each of my photographs. The veils are formed only in the dark values, leaving the light values untouched. The fragmented figures captured in the image then emerge, burned beyond recognition from the destruction around them; their disconnected limbs flail within the chaos.
Photography:Mordançage on Paper
Artist Produced Limited Edition of:1
Size:44 W x 66 H x 0.1 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Not applicable
Packaging:Ships Rolled in a Tube
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Handling:Ships rolled in a tube. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.
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Julia Burton (M.F.A. illustration) is a photographer, illustrator and mixed media artist with a passion for alternative photographic processes. Born in Lexington, Kentucky, Burton earned a B.F.A. in 2-D Studios at the University of Louisville in 2015 before she enrolled at SCAD. Her photographic work focuses on expressive representations of mental illness-related experiences. Her studio and work can be found at Redux Contemporary Art Center in Charleston, South Carolina.
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