Original cyanotype. Inspired by Athena. Printed on handmade 100% recycled cotton rag paper.
This artwork was inspired by Athena, the ancient goddess of wisdom and victory. Represented symbolically here as an owl, owl's are associated with the moon, the night and the feminine.
Athena's Victory In Gold Study (No2) XS was created by photographing a hand-cut collage of female photographic portraiture, hand illustrations of a barn owl and surface drawings of the moon.
After coating the handmade paper with light-sensitive chemistry, it is left to dry in a dark room. The large scale negative is then contact printed onto the paper by exposing to daylight (UV rays). The print is then processed by thoroughly washing in water to remove any unexposed solution. It can then be hung to dry, developing to full density Prussian blue after 24 hours.
Dimensions - 100mm diameter (unframed) 145mm diameter (framed) x 30mm frame depth x 11mm frame face
Paper - Handprinted on handmade recycled cotton rag paper: 150gsm / 100% Cotton Rag / Recycled / Acid Free / PH Neutral / Medium Rough
Mount - We use float mounting for all of our framed cyanotypes. The artwork floats above a snow-white mount board, showcasing the paper texture and deckled edging.
Framing -This artwork is sold framed.
Framed artwork will arrive ready to hang.
Each frame is handmade by our London based design team. They prime and sand the wooden frame before spraying black or white soft-sheen paint to achieve the highest quality finish. All frames come with gallery spec, 3mm thick anti-reflective/ UV glazing as standard.
If you would like a bespoke frame, please get in touch to discuss alternative colours, gilding and glazing options.
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ARTWORK FACTS
An Original Chloe McCarrick
Bespoke Circular Frame
Developed in Sunlight
From an Original Collage
BRIGHT OWL
Athena was an ancient Greek goddess associated with wisdom, handicraft, and victory
Athena was regarded as the patron and protectress of various cities across Greece, particularly the city of Athens, from which she most likely received her name
Her major symbols include owls, olive trees, snakes, and the Gorgoneion
FRAME GAME
Bespoke circular frames are hand-crafted in a London workshop
Finished with anti-reflective, UV protected museum grade glazing
Float mounted and chosen specifically to complement the piece
HELLO LADIES
Each Chloe McCarrick cyanotype is an original one of its kind artwork
Female empowerment, natural history and science are recurring themes
Constructing narratives from the lives of extraordinary, trailblazing women