Liquid Emulsion Portraits on Porcelain • Astronomers • Mathematicians • Philosophers • Hypatia

Heavenly Hypatia

Name: Heavenly Hypatia
Brand: Chloe McCarrick Fine Art
SKU: White Frame
Price: 492.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Study on Porcelain

$492.00

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Frame:

White

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Inspiration + Technique

Inspired by respected academic & tragic heroine Hypatia

One of the last great thinkers of ancient Alexandria, Hypatia was one of the first women to study and teach mathematics, philosophy and astronomy.

Widely known for her love of learning and public speaking, her reputation as a great female scholar, honoured astronomer and prominent thinker, transformed Hypatia into a feminist icon and empowering role model for female intellectuals in modern times. Hypatia was a revered mathematician, philosopher, and astronomer of ancient Alexandria, stands as a timeless symbol of intellect, resilience, and the enduring legacy of women in academia. In a time when women's voices were often silenced, she blazed a trail of enlightenment, advocating for the pursuit of knowledge and the power of critical thinking.

Hypatia's contributions to mathematics and philosophy were not just groundbreaking; they were transformative. Her teachings and writings laid the foundation for future generations of scholars and scientists. Her courage in the face of societal constraints serves as an inspiration, a reminder that the human spirit's thirst for knowledge cannot be quenched, and that the pursuit of truth transcends gender and time. Hypatia, the luminous beacon of Alexandria, remains an eternal testament to the unwavering pursuit of wisdom and the profound impact of women in the world of ideas.

Technique

Heavenly Hypatia (Study On Porcelain) was created by constructing a hand-cut collage using female photographic portraiture, a photogram of a wasp nest combined with hand-painted chemigrams creating planetary structures.

After shaping, pressing and firing the porcelain disks, they are brush coated with the melted, sensitised silver gelatin emulsion under the red safelight light and then left to dry in a completely dark room.

The large scale negative is contact printed onto the porcelain by exposing using a large format photographic enlarger. The disk is then processed in conventional black & white chemistry. The porcelain must then be thoroughly soaked in water to remove any silver residue. It can then be left to dry ready for mounting and framing.

Medium

Silver gelatin emulsion, high fired paper porcelain disc

Silver Gelatin Emulsion Porcelain Disc

Dimensions

Size Small: 210mm diameter

In the frame

210mm (diameter) x 30mm (depth) x 13mm (face)

Unframed

150mm (diameter)

Frame + Materials

Optional circular frame, museum glass

Framed artwork arrives ready to hang. A London-based expert team crafts each frame using primed and sanded wood with a soft-sheen finish. All frames feature 2mm anti-reflective, UV-protected glazing. For custom framing, get in touch.

Mount

All framed cyanotypes are float mounted. The artwork floats above a snow-white mount board, showcasing the paper texture and deckled edging.

Paper

Hand-shaped, high fired porcelain disk: 3mm / paper porcelain ceramic disk / silver gelatin liquid photographic emulsion

Heavenly Hypatia

$492.00

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In the frame

Each frame is handmade by a London based design team

High quality finish

Wooden frame primed, sanded, and sprayed with soft-sheen black or white paint for a premium finish.

Museum-grade glass

All frames come with gallery spec, 2mm thick anti-reflective/ UV glazing as standard.

Snow-white mount

The artwork floats above a snow-white mount board, showcasing the paper texture and deckled edging.

‘In the silence of contemplation, we unravel the mysteries of the universe, one thought at a time.’

Inspired by Hypatia

The timeless art of cyanotype printmaking

Cyanotypes, often referred to as 'blueprints', harness the power of sunlight to capture intricate designs and forms.

This age-old technique involves treating paper with a specific chemical concoction, placing objects or negatives atop, and then exposing it to sunlight.

Each artwork is meticulously crafted on handmade paper, signed with a cetificate of authenticity.

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Tax	Included in price
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Shipping Cost	Artworks: Free Postcards and small goods: $15.95
Delivery Time	5-10 days (from placing the order)
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Shipping Cost	Artworks: Free Postcards and small goods: $15.95
Delivery Time	5-10 days (from placing the order)
Delivery Method	DHL Courier Service Professionally packaged, including custom crates when necessary
Tracking	You will be sent a tracking number once the artwork has been shipped

Shipping Cost	Artworks: £59.95 Postcards and small goods: £15.95
Delivery Time	5-10 days (from placing the order)
Delivery Method	DHL Courier Service Professionally packaged, including custom crates when necessary
Tracking	You will be sent a tracking number once the artwork has been shipped