The Future of the Engineering Sisterhood

Cyanotypes • Engineers • Mathematicians • Women of NASA • Mary Jackson

The Future of the Engineering Sisterhood

Name: The Future of the Engineering Sisterhood
Brand: Chloe McCarrick Fine Art
SKU: Black Frame
Price: 2801.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

XL

• Sold

Inspiration + Technique

Inspired by aeronautical engineer, Mary Jackson

Mary Winston Jackson was an American mathematician and aerospace engineer. Her mathematical and scientific skills earned her a position as a 'human computer' at NASA. She was later promoted to the role of an aeronautical engineer, making her NASA's first black female engineer. In this capacity, she developed expertise in working with wind tunnels and in analysing data from aircraft flight experiments.

For Mary, a love of science and a commitment to improving the lives of the people around her were one and the same, science and service went hand in hand. Along with serving a vital role in the development of the space program, she helped other women and minorities advance their careers.

Managing the federal women's program, she worked to influence the hiring and promotion of women in NASA's science, engineering, and mathematics careers.

Technique

The Future Of The Engineering Sisterhood (XL) was created by constructing a hand-cut collage using female photographic portraiture, an illustration of stellar constellations and a halo structure made from glass plate negatives.

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 before hand finishing with 24-carat gold leaf.

Medium

Cyanotype, handmade paper, 24ct gold leaf

Original Cyanotype Gold Leaf

Dimensions

Size Extra Large: 700mm diameter

In the frame

This artwork is sold framed.
700mm (diameter) x 30mm (depth) x 18mm (face)

Unframed

550mm (diameter)

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

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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.

‘The greatest accomplishments are born from the seeds of determination and watered by the belief in one's capabilities.’

Mary Jackson

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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Shipping Cost	Artworks: Free Postcards and small goods: £2.95
Delivery Time	3-5 days (from placing the order)
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Tax	Included in price
Custom Duties	Not Applicable, we ship from the UK

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

Sales 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
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