This week was really devoted to my exploration of photographs. Last week, I decided that I was interested in learning the techniques of photolithography and the possibilities of the medium. The first step was to stat with a solid base.
I began sorting through all of the photographs that I had taken of my building blocks when I was at home in New York. I played with the lightness, contrast, cropping, possibility of color and the size of each image.
I figured the best way to go about this process, is to create as many photographic images as I can, and then see the amount of photographs I will actually be able to reproduce by the deadline that is fast approaching.
I also began to look into the idea of printing on wood and am going to discuss this possibility with Ana further, when I go to purchase paper and plates from her today.
I seem to be really drawn to the images that have the highest contrast and I hope that I can transfer them well enough into the medium of photolithography.
This weekend I plan to make at least three photolitho plates and hopefully print some proofs of each. I would like to have a solid amount of work by the end of next week because I feel as if I am starting from nowhere, which I am. I am excited to begin working and always enjoy printing in the studio.
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