“Grief” by Clive Pigott
Country: Wellington, New Zealand
Parts used: Skin of the ‘pear’
Amount:Whole of ‘pear’ skin
Extracted by: Chopping, mortar, soaking and squeezing through muslin
Thinner: Isopropyl alcohol
Application: Brushing
Layers: 4
Substrate: Watercolour paper, Fabriano Artistico, 300 gsm
Created with: OHP Digital positive
Exposure: 2.5 months (still ongoing – see below), May, June, July Winter 2023
Contrast: ✿✿ (Medium)
Challenges or observations: Difficult to get a ‘juice’ for coating; the skin is fairly dry and hard (a bit like cardboard).
This image was exposed in a window that pointed directly north toward our winter sun; it has taken ages to get to this point. I almost pulled it and opted for another botanical.
Additional information: This image is still being exposed. I decided to keep it going beyond the Anthotype Day deadline. The definition/sharpness of the print is much better than I achieved last year with my cabbage and beet mix.
Instagram: @artfuldodgephoto
Avocado (Persea americana) anthotype by Clive Pigott
This anthotype is part of World Anthotype Day
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Anthotype Emulsions, Volume 2 – The collective research from photographers on World Anthotype Day 2023
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