Efflorescence:
A state or time of flowering; anthesis
A gradual process of unfolding or developing
The highest point; the culmination
Ghostly color prints are made using a method evocative to that of William Henry Fox Talbot, who made camera-less images of botanical specimens in the 1830's. Like Talbot, these distinctive lumen prints are made outdoors using direct sunlight and extended exposure times, to create the images. Plant specimens are placed directly on unexposed black and white photographic paper and exposed to the effects of light, time, temperature, and humidity. Once the image is formed, it is made permanent through a chemical fixing and washing process. The results vary, due to atmospheric conditions, effects of time, natural characteristics of the plants and the type of photographic paper. Each unique image is a one of a kind print revealing an astonishing array of images from representational to absolute abstractions of color, shape, and form that celebrate beauty and uniqueness of nature.
Incremental Phases
An ongoing collection of auditory journeys by Compartment inspired by my Efflorescence. Each sonic tableau invokes a mythical or imaginary place that also inspired the art piece of the same name. The pieces are made up of recorded, altered and synthesized sounds that represent the sometimes harsh and beautiful geographies and conditions in which these plants struggle and thrive. The sounds are allowed to evolve in their own time, exposing imperfections and developing the beauty of these imperfections.