Polaroid Emulsion Lifts
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Project Statement
A Polaroid Emulsion Lift is an artistic technique that involves cutting open a Polaroid, separating the thin, image-bearing emulsion layer and transferring it to a new surface. It’s a creative process and transformative photographic process, unpredictable and open to chance, resulting in unique works of art
Separating the emulsion layer is a delicate process — it becomes extremely fragile, requiring careful handling to avoid tearing or damage. And once separated, positioning the emulsion layer on a new surface is tricky. With much coaxing you can even it out perfectly, or allow it to fold and layer in more unpredictable and beautiful ways. Embracing tearing, or encouraging it, can result in a more intriguing image. They are incredibly unpredictable, subject to many variables, and impossible to replicate — resulting in each one being unique.
Project Details
Camera: Polaroid SX-70 Land Camera Alpha 1
Film: Polaroid SX-70 Film
Finishing: on Printmaking Paper, finished with Cold Wax
Echos of Her
Her Ballet Shoes
A series of Polaroid Emulsion Lifts of Ballet Shoes.
Artwork Series
Working with my own artwork (drawings and paintings) I created a series of Polaroid Emulsion Lifts.
Botanical Series
A series of Polaroid Emulsion Lifts of Botanicals — on-going.