THE GOLDEN AGE OF AERONAUTICS (ODE TO KATHERINE JOHNSON)
Framed Original Gold Cyanotype
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Inspiration:
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Katherine Johnson |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Materials: |
Cyanotype, Handmade Paper, 24-carat Gold Leaf |
| Dimensions: | 385mm (Frame Diameter) x 30mm (Depth) |
Inspiration
This artwork was inspired by NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson.
During her extraordinary 33 year career, Katherine Johnson broke boundaries and paved the way for women in stem. 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
The Golden Age Of Aeronautics (Ode To Katherine Johnson) was created by constructing a hand-cut collage using female photographic portraiture, illustrations of lunar cycles, photographs of a NASA rocket and the moon, finished with halo made of golden rods and NASA logos.
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.
Dimensions
Unframed: 300mm diameter
Framed: 385mm diameter x 30mm depth x 13mm face
Paper
Handmade recycled cotton rag paper:
320gsm / 100% Cotton Rag / Recycled / Acid Free / PH Neutral / Medium Rough
Mount
We use float mounting for all of our framed cyanotypes. The artwork floats above a snow-white mount board, showcasing the paper texture and deckled 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.
Inspiration
This artwork was inspired by NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson.
During her extraordinary 33 year career, Katherine Johnson broke boundaries and paved the way for women in stem. 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
The Golden Age Of Aeronautics (Ode To Katherine Johnson) was created by constructing a hand-cut collage using female photographic portraiture, illustrations of lunar cycles, photographs of a NASA rocket and the moon, finished with halo made of golden rods and NASA logos.
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.
Dimensions
Unframed: 300mm diameter
Framed: 385mm diameter x 30mm depth x 13mm face
Paper
Handmade recycled cotton rag paper:
320gsm / 100% Cotton Rag / Recycled / Acid Free / PH Neutral / Medium Rough
Mount
We use float mounting for all of our framed cyanotypes. The artwork floats above a snow-white mount board, showcasing the paper texture and deckled 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.