Stargazing and Trailblazing
Inspiration + Technique
Inspired by respected academic & tragic heroine Hypatia
Technique
Stargazing And Trailblazing (Ode To Hypatia & Mina) 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, photograms from antique glass slides of interstellar clouds, and hand-printed surface textures of lunar craters.After coating the vintage computer punch cards with light-sensitive chemistry, they are left to dry in a dark room. The large scale negatives are contact printed onto the paper by exposing to daylight (UV rays). The cards are processed by thoroughly washing in water to remove any unexposed solution, then hung to dry, developing to full density Prussian blue after 24 hours. Once dry, the cards are window mounted.
Medium
Cyanotype, vintage computer punch cards
Dimensions
Size Medium: 356mm x 280mm
Unframed
Unmounted: 85mm x 187.3mm Mounted: 356mm x 280mm (Double window mounted)
Frame + Materials
Unframed, double window soft-white mount
Mount
This artwork is conservation-mounted and set within a soft-white/cream window mount board, showcasing the punch card edging. Conservation mounting uses acid-free, lignin-free materials to protect and preserve the artwork over time.Paper
Vintage computer programming punch cards: 100gsm / Found material / Recycled / Ink Printed Numbers / PH Neutral / SmoothChoose options
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Canada
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| Delivery Time | 5-10 days (from placing the order) |
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Europe
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| Shipping Cost | Artworks: Free Postcards and small goods: $39.95 |
| Delivery Time | 5-10 days (from placing the order) |
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| Sales Tax | Included in price |
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International
Shipping Information
| 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 |
Tax and Custom Duties
| Sales Tax | Included in price |
| Custom Duties | We ship from the UK, and custom duties are not included in the price. If there are any additional charges to be paid, you'll be contacted by either the customs agency or the delivery service. |
Returns
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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.
Hypatia,Williamina Fleming
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.
