Shadow Self
Cyanotype and acrylic ink,
Handmade watercolour paper,
21 x 29.7cm,
One-off print,
2023.
Additional information:
To display this print, four nails and red wool are included. Corner holes are already made, and red wool is included to wrap around the nails and create a frame. Areas of the handmade paper are distressed, this is an intentional quality of this one-off print. “Like seeing a faint image appear within the static of ones mind.”
Cyanotype and acrylic ink,
Handmade watercolour paper,
21 x 29.7cm,
One-off print,
2023.
Additional information:
To display this print, four nails and red wool are included. Corner holes are already made, and red wool is included to wrap around the nails and create a frame. Areas of the handmade paper are distressed, this is an intentional quality of this one-off print. “Like seeing a faint image appear within the static of ones mind.”
Cyanotype and acrylic ink,
Handmade watercolour paper,
21 x 29.7cm,
One-off print,
2023.
Additional information:
To display this print, four nails and red wool are included. Corner holes are already made, and red wool is included to wrap around the nails and create a frame. Areas of the handmade paper are distressed, this is an intentional quality of this one-off print. “Like seeing a faint image appear within the static of ones mind.”
Artist Bio
Stewart Russell is passionate about unravelling the complex connection between self and the enigmatic realm of psychoanalysis through the transformative medium of cyanotype. Russell’s art delves deep into the human psyche, drawing inspiration from ancient alchemical theories that underlie the journey of self-discovery and transformation. His journey with formal art education began at the Glasgow School of Art, where he honed his craft and developed a deep appreciation for the avant-garde. Surrealist artist Man Ray, with his exploration of the subconscious and dreamlike imagery, became a significant influence on his work. Cyanotype, not chosen arbitrarily but intrinsically alchemical, embodies his process. It intertwines light, chemistry, and time to craft vibrant blue prints, echoing the alchemical "solve et coagula" principle – disassembling and reassembling elements for higher existence. Cyanotype symbolises the human experience, wherein we deconstruct and rebuild identities, continually evolving in our pursuit of self-understanding.