Cyanotypes • Literary Ladies • Sylvia Plath

Poppies in October

Name: Poppies in October
Brand: Chloe McCarrick Fine Art
SKU: Black Frame
Price: 4666.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Ode to Sylvia Plath

$4,666.00

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Inspiration + Technique

This artwork was inspired by Sylvia Plath

Sylvia Plath was a great American poet, novelist, and short-story writer.

The artwork focuses on her poem 'Poppies in October' from the anthology 'Ariel' as inspiration. The poem opens with an image of poppies surviving the cold of October. Plath describes these as a gift — the only flowers blooming in the garden. 'Poppies in October' explores the nature of intense emotion and the struggle to find meaning and beauty amidst chaos. It presents a more introspective and contemplative tone than 'Poppies in July', but both poems share a sense of the power and richness of intense, emotional experiences in everyday life.

In the autumn of 1962, only four months before her death the following February, Sylvia Plath wrote this cluster of extraordinary poems originally intended for the posthumous collection Ariel to close on a few poems about bees and flowers, instead of death. This collection of work immortalised her as one of the great classical heroines of all time.

Plath's poetic journey was one of both introspection and illumination, a quest to wrestle with the shadows within and find meaning amidst the chaos. Her confessional style shattered taboos, offering a glimpse into the inner workings of a brilliant yet tormented mind.

Technique

Poppies In October (Ode To Sylvia Plath) was created by constructing a hand-cut collage using female photographic portraiture combined with photograms, photographs and illustrations of poppies, foliage and preserved bees.

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. Once dried the individual elements are hand cut and collaged together to create a multilayered paper cut artwork.

Medium

Cyanotype papercut, handmade paper, 24ct gold leaf

3D Papercut Original Cyanotype

Dimensions

Size Large: 600mm diameter

In the frame

This artwork is sold framed.
600mm (diameter) x 30mm (depth) x 18mm (face)

Unframed

Paper cut bust

Frame + Materials

Black 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

Handmade recycled cotton rag paper: 320gsm / 100% Cotton Rag / Recycled / Acid Free / PH Neutral / Medium Rough

Poppies in October

$4,666.00

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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.

‘I am, I am, I am.’

Sylvia Plath

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)
Delivery Method	DHL Courier Service Professionally packaged, including custom crates when necessary
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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