Christian Marclay is a photographer who uses many different processes, one of which being the Cyanotype. Marclay's works are simple in terms of form, mostly done on paper, but the images he creates are truly marvelous, and on quite a large scale too, which is something I liked... a different sized canvas.
This first image is of tape reels splayed out across cyanotype paper. There are many different transparencies, and there is a sense of chaos. It sort of reminds me of nerve structures. The way Marclay can capture so many of these reels is through his use of a larger canvas size, and a proper exposure, as these films are more often than not slightly to very transparent depending on whether or not they've been developed, or just left as blanks.
This next image inspired one of my pieces heavily with the heavy imprint of an object and it's recognizable form, Marclay with old tapes, and I with photo reel wheels. (I forgot the proper name for them...) This image at first site looks like a strange capture of land plots out west, showing small houses, roads, and developed or cut down sections. That is until you realize its just a bunch of cassette tapes laid out and displayed. This deceptive nature really makes the image more fun in my eyes.
This final image is a spectacular one, with the reels positioned as if they're floating in water. They almost seem to glisten on the page the way some light spots are covered during exposure, leaving a lighter blue where it would normally be dark. The unpredictability of the reels makes this image that much more exciting. I think Marclay enjoyed himself with these, as the results vary each and every time, making a truly one of a kind print.
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