Cyanotype is a photographic process that, after development, results in a cyan blue print. English scientist, photographer and astronomer John Herschel discovered this process in 1842. Although John Herschel may have been the discoverer, it was Anna Atkins who applied it to photography. Atkins used the blueprints in her work as a botanist to record plants and flowers. By employing this process, she is considered the first female photographer.
The images are intended as a tribute to Anna Atkins. In the series I have combined both old and contemporary techniques. The aim is not only to honor the past, but also to bridge the gap between past and present, highlighting the enduring relevance of Anna Atkins contributions to the worlds of art and science.
Cyanotype is a photographic process that, after development, results in a cyan blue print. English scientist, photographer and astronomer John Herschel discovered this process in 1842. Although John Herschel may have been the discoverer, it was Anna Atkins who applied it to photography. Atkins used the blueprints in her work as a botanist to record plants and flowers. By employing this process, she is considered the first female photographer.
The images are intended as a tribute to Anna Atkins. In the series I have combined both old and contemporary techniques. The aim is not only to honor the past, but also to bridge the gap between past and present, highlighting the enduring relevance of Anna Atkins contributions to the worlds of art and science.