Initial Consultation

Initial Consultation: 7 Minutes
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Initial Consultation: 12 Minutes
Initial Consultation: 14 Minutes
Initial Consultation: 15 Minutes
Initial Consultation: 20 Minutes
Initial Consultation: 25 Minutes

Cyanotype is a historic photographic process known for its deep, blue tones, created by exposing light-sensitive materials to the sun or UV light.

Working with cyanotype for the first time was a beautiful experience that brought me closer to natural elements and allowed for a more tactile approach that I hadn’t explored before.

Initial Consultation, consists of seven cyanotypes, each with a unique exposure time. These prints are layered with an intimate self-portrait, excerpts from my counseling notes during my “Initial Consultation,” and roses— a tribute to my mother. Each cyanotype has the same layers but is still unique in their own way.

I wanted to intertwine themes of mental health, generational trauma, resilience and heritage, magnified by the blue of cyanotype.