A collection of cyanotypes and photograms inspired by the 19th-century botanical studies of photographer and botanist Anna Atkins, and the early darkroom studies of pioneering photographer Man Ray.
By using a cameraless technique involving a direct contact method between the organic materials and the light-sensitive paper, there remains a true connection between the subject and the print. As no method of reproduction is involved in the process, each piece is an original.
Jo invites viewers to focus on the unique form, fragility and translucent qualities of the organic subject matter, which is recorded at its true scale, and to feel a sense of calm, connection and appreciation of the natural world that surrounds us.
