As my show ‘In the Shaddow of the Feminine’ comes to a close, I have begun phase ii of my experimental shadow painting project. What I love about the early analog photographic process of Cyanotypes (among many other things) is that it is a rare opportunity to actually use shadows as a medium- by moving or being still, using yourself or objects you use the shadow in contrast to the strength of the light to create patterns. By blocking the light from different angles, movements, time lengths, light strengths, light dispersion, and physical distances you actually alter the final outcome. It is magical. This piece is on fabric 60” x 84” where I used objects, cut-out silhouettes, shadows from pillars, and my own body at different angles and distances to creates multiple effects on the surface. There is something interesting also about the shadows registering as light and vs versa. There is also an element of chance, of capturing a moment that cannot be altered. All the elements must come together in a limited time for it to work. The sun at the right angle, the wind, the clouds all play a role. And once it is done, it is done.
Stay tuned next I’m thinking about shadow dancing and doppelgängers!
