Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia) anthotype by Stina

“Dusty Dry Floor Blooms” by Stina, Ciudad de México, México
Parts used: Petals
Amount: A small plastic shopping bag of petals
Extracted by: Soaking, cooking, straining
Solvent: Tap water
Application: Brushing Layers: 25
Substrate: Canson XL paper 300 gsm
Created with: Photogram of petals
Exposure: ~65 hours over 1 week in April, spring 2026
UV strength: Up to 14
Temperature: 14-33° Celsius or 57-91° Fahrenheit
Contrast: ✿ (Low)
Challenges or observations: When this emulsion was applied in Ciudad de México, the resulting prints took on a more grey and purple colour. In the Caribbean, the colour appeared more brown. Our hypothesis is that this may be related to differences in humidity and/or altitude between the two environments, possibly combined with pollution.
Additional information: In the 1920s, master gardener and landscape architect Sashiro Matsumoto was approached by President Pascual Ortiz Rubio to plant Japanese cherry trees on the streets of Mexico City. Concerned that the trees would not blossom due to the climate, Matsumoto presented Brazilian jacarandas as an alternative. These prints were made towards the end of jacaranda season, which runs from March to April.
Website: https://webstina.org/