STELLAR SPECTRA AND THE ROAD MAP TO THE MOON
Original Cyanotype On Computer Punch Card
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Inspiration:
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Katherine Johnson and Hypatia Of Alexandria |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Materials: |
Cyanotype, vintage computer punch cards |
| Dimensions: | 356mm x 280mm (Double window mounted) |
Inspiration
This artwork was inspired by respected academic and tragic heroine Hypatia and NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson.
Hypatia was one of the last great thinkers of ancient Alexandria, she was one of the first women to study and teach mathematics, philosophy and astronomy. She is a feminist icon and empowering role model for female intellectuals in modern times.
Katherine Johnson broke boundaries and paved the way for women in stem, throughout her extraordinary career. The space agency noted her historical role as one of the first African American women to work for NASA, earning a reputation for mastering complex manual calculations and helped pioneer the use of computers to perform tasks.
Technique
Stellar Spectra And The Road Map To The Moon 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, illustrations of lunar cycles, photographs of a NASA rocket and halo made of golden rods and NASA logo.
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.
Dimensions
Unmounted: 85mm x 187.3mm
Mounted: 356mm x 280mm
Paper
Vintage computer programming punch cards:
100gsm / Found material / Recycled / Ink Printed Numbers / PH Neutral / Smooth
Mount
Window mounted cyanotypes. The artwork floats just above a soft-white/ cream mount board with a double window mount showcasing the punch card edging.
Framing
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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Small |
Unframed |
Framed Art (XS, S) |
Framed Art (M, L, XL) |
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| UK | £2.95 | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| US / Canada | $15.95 | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Europe | €11.95 | €19.95 | €19.95 | €39.95 |
| Rest of World | £9.95 | £29.95 | £29.95 | £49.95 |
*Small Goods: Includes Postcards, Jewellery, Totes
Please note: Shipping charges are set in GBP£ and converted with the current live exchange rate. There may be occasions when there is a very small difference between the advertised cost and the actual shipping cost at checkout.
Estimated Delivery Times
| UK | 3-5 Days |
| US / Canada | 5-7 Days |
| Europe | 5-7 Days |
| Rest of World | 7-10 Days |
Inspiration
This artwork was inspired by respected academic and tragic heroine Hypatia and NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson.
Hypatia was one of the last great thinkers of ancient Alexandria, she was one of the first women to study and teach mathematics, philosophy and astronomy. She is a feminist icon and empowering role model for female intellectuals in modern times.
Katherine Johnson broke boundaries and paved the way for women in stem, throughout her extraordinary career. The space agency noted her historical role as one of the first African American women to work for NASA, earning a reputation for mastering complex manual calculations and helped pioneer the use of computers to perform tasks.
Technique
Stellar Spectra And The Road Map To The Moon 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, illustrations of lunar cycles, photographs of a NASA rocket and halo made of golden rods and NASA logo.
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.
Dimensions
Unmounted: 85mm x 187.3mm
Mounted: 356mm x 280mm
Paper
Vintage computer programming punch cards:
100gsm / Found material / Recycled / Ink Printed Numbers / PH Neutral / Smooth
Mount
Window mounted cyanotypes. The artwork floats just above a soft-white/ cream mount board with a double window mount showcasing the punch card edging.
Framing
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.
|
Small |
Unframed |
Framed Art (XS, S) |
Framed Art (M, L, XL) |
|
| UK | £2.95 | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| US / Canada | $15.95 | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Europe | €11.95 | €19.95 | €19.95 | €39.95 |
| Rest of World | £9.95 | £29.95 | £29.95 | £49.95 |
*Small Goods: Includes Postcards, Jewellery, Totes
Please note: Shipping charges are set in GBP£ and converted with the current live exchange rate. There may be occasions when there is a very small difference between the advertised cost and the actual shipping cost at checkout.
Estimated Delivery Times
| UK | 3-5 Days |
| US / Canada | 5-7 Days |
| Europe | 5-7 Days |
| Rest of World | 7-10 Days |
Returns