Sun + Water + Time - Organic Photography with Cyanotypes

In this workshop, we’ll be revisiting one of the oldest printing processes in the history of photography: the cyanotype, pioneered by Anna Atkins in the mid 19th century.

In today’s hyper-visual world, photographs are often fleeting and flippant. With this alternative process, we’ll gain a keen understanding of the organic elements that were once the cornerstone of all visual creations in the pre-digital world. Reflecting on what humanity leaves behind, compose images using found flowers and petals, expose the chemical-infused paper using UV rays from the sun, curing and fixing artworks with distilled water.

Participants will leave the workshop with a grounded appreciation of what photography is, as well as your very own A4-sized artwork.

About Gulf Photo Plus:

Gulf Photo Plus are Dubai’s center for photography, equipping and inspiring the local and international photography community through photography workshops, free artist talks, state-of-the-art printing services, and the region’s longest-running international photography event, GPP Photo Week.

About Ame Artistic Studio:

Inspired in Europe, perfected in Dubai, Âme brings the beauty of flowers, fashion, art, and design from around the world to you.

Âme is French for soul and perfectly captures the essence of our Floral Studio, a space filled with a display of exquisite flowers, fragrances, and fabulous little gems.

Passionate, artistic, elegant and caring not only captures our personality and values but those of their customers, who are at the centre of everything they do.

As part of the Alserkal artist community, Âme is deeply committed to giving back, empowering and supporting local artists, innovators and influencers by providing a platform that showcases and promotes their talents.