The first time I projected my etchings in the white space I only had my phone camera. Here I have re-photographed all my etching projections using my bridge camera. There are a lot so I’ve had to make a slideshow/movie in order to fit them all into one post.
I have tried to include images which illustrate the effect of the projection as well as acknowledging the various mark-making techniques I have used on the etching plate.
It must be mentioned that the images in this movie are of every single etching plate I have done so far. This includes the plates from my ongoing seaside series which are yet to be printed. It is surprising how clear these unprinted plates still come out without the remnants of ink.
I now need to think about how I can move forward from this point in terms of my prints, projections, paintings and my want to utilise photo negatives in my work. I think it goes without saying that there will be some nod towards photographical theory within my final show, no matter how subtle it may be.
The projection element of my work is very interesting and I think this is something I need to experiment with more before I can make the decision to include this in my Degree Show piece. There is still plenty of scope for development with each avenue of my current work and I feel more exploration is definitely needed. As my work is I think becoming more photographic, I must seek knowledge of other potential processes which could help my ideas develop in this way.
I would say currently I feel most fond of my anaglypta prints and I am excited to get them framed and put up in my studio space. I think once I have done this I will be able to take a step back and acknowledge how I feel about them as a finished piece. I also still need to make a decision regarding how to print my seaside images. Given the theme I think they should be vibrant and encompass the sense of fun and happiness that children experience at the seaside.
With this in mind I need to start conducting some colour experiments with the anaglypta to print my plates onto. I am excited to see the outcome from this process. It will be refreshing to inject some colour into my prints which have so far been black and white.
Projecting my etching plates in the white space.
