This
project investigates the toxic nature of analog photographic processes and the
sustainable alternatives that are available. Due to the mishandling of special
and toxic waste, a significant amount of territory in the south of Italy and
numerous countries in the African continent are severely polluted. The levels
of toxicity in the land and air affect the local communities with diseases and
disrupt the quality of locally grown produce. Analog photography plays a part
in the pollution of the territories in which it is operated, creating the need
for a sustainable alternative.
The
techniques used depend on polyphenolic and sodium ascorbate base with a
circular component in mind. Plant-based elements allow for an environmentally
safe mixture that matches the results of commercially available chemicals
without the use of oil refining byproducts and benzene derivatives. The prime
ingredients of the chemicals can be found in nature and extracted with natural
solvents of opposite polarity through boiling and maceration methods, creating
a solution that is safe to use and to discard. The waste products can be
recycled into compost or fast biodegradable matter.
This research was supported by Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten in 2022
The following is a series of experiments on paper and film, part of the presentation Future of Art Making at Rijksakademie in Amsterdam. -read more
This research was supported by Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten in 2022
The following is a series of experiments on paper and film, part of the presentation Future of Art Making at Rijksakademie in Amsterdam. -read more
chemigram scan - sodium ascorbate developer, honey resist, salt based fixer on baryta paper - part of experiments on paper
chemigram scan - sodium ascorbate based blueberry developer on baryta paper, stages of agitation - part of experiments on paper
Future of Art Making presentation - Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten, NL 2022