The viewer can explore the works starting from either the moons/change or tides/times perspective, enabling them to form their own opinion on time and change. In juxtaposition with each other, the portrait orientation of Lunar Cycles, represents the moons position, whilst the landscape orientation of Tidal Forces, represents tidal movements. Lunar Cycles and Tidal Forces occupy adjacent walls in the gallery. Furthermore, if both processes are not fixed properly, they have the potential to change due to continued light exposure, the underpinning theme for both works. The cyanolumens were created using found objects at the beach, incorporating chance in a new way. Incorporating processes from both bodies of works within the cyanolumens, enforces the works connections. Drypoint was chosen to create the tidal height line graph layered with the cyanotypes, to demonstrate the illusive control we attempt to take over time and the world, and to emphasise the moons influence on the oceans. The cyanotype process can also be undertaken using seawater and waves, emphasising the connection between the moon and tides. These processes highlight how chance plays a part in reshaping time, artworks, and our lives. Cyanolumen prints are formed by combining the cyanotype and lumen print processes. Objects or negatives placed on top of the paper stop sections from being developed, creating silhouettes, shapes, or images.
Images are formed through the reaction of a solution of iron salts, painted on paper, to sunlight. The cyanotype process produces images in a blue hue. Tidal Forces incorporates printmaking, audio, and the alternative photographic processes of cyanotypes and cyanolumens. Through Tidal Forces I am engaging in a call and response collaboration with the natural elements, mimicking the way in which the moon pushes and pulls upon the oceans. This work evolved from my call and response collaborative work, in which my life was represented through line and the collaborative process. Tidal Forces highlights the relationship between the moon and the tides, cohesively drawing the two bodies of work together.
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