Mix of Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis), Sorrel, red (Rumex acetosella) and Turmeric (Curcuma longa) anthotype by Dominique Alexandria [Simmonds]

“Fanned Out” by Dominique Alexandria [Simmonds], Rochester, New York, USA
Parts used: Peels, dried petals and powder
Amount: A very small amount per print in liquid form
Extracted by: Cooking the breadfruit skins and the sorrel leaves
Solvent: Tap water and alcohol
Application: Brushing

Layers: 1 layer each of 3 different emulsions
Substrate: Watercolour paper, 300 gsm
Created with: I applied a full layer of turmeric and let it dry, then added fan-shaped sorrel strokes and brushed breadfruit liquid over the entire surface. Willow leaves were placed over the portrait to create an image in the ambient and UV light, along with a couple of partially overlapping 35mm film strips.
Exposure: 60 minutes in a NuArc UV machine, followed by 5 hours in direct sunlight (UV index 2–3) on a day in October 2026
UV strength: 2-3
Temperature: 10° Celcius or 50° Fahrenheit
Contrast: ✿ (Low)
Challenges or observations: The main challenge was getting visible negative imprints. No results were apparent, but a borax wash might reveal something.
Note from editor: Borax is banned in Europe and the UK; bicarbonate of soda can be used instead.
Additional information: Breadfruit is called Chataigne in the Caribbean. The cooking liquid was a very subtle green, with barely any visible colour, so I decided to combine it with other pigments on paper.
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