2003 'A photogram is the first and simplest type of photographic image that was discovered in the history of photography'

 

 

Body Prints

2003

 

 
 
 
 
Bodyprint #1


 

As much of my working methodology involves the artist to be in direct contact with the process, I choose to use the surface of my body as the actual shape and form to be subject of the photogram. Maintaining stillness and a steady rhythm of breathing my physical touch was left on the surface of the paper where my body barricaded the light. 

 

Through experimentation, I developed a way to use my body as a frame and within the photogram fame,  I produced a photographic reflection of myself using my body to curl up and transform/imitate an aperture. I successfully conveyed the image of my face through my hands {which formed an aperture} onto the photographic paper of bodyprint #1.   

 

The photograms illustrate the physical space I occupied, the trace of my form, and sometimes a reflection of my face within the form.

 

 

Bodyprint #2 2006 For Cardiff Millenium centre Exhibition