"Autumn Begins"Autumn BeginsLisa Brussell
Media: Gum bichromate printed over cyanotype on Hahnemuhle Platinum Rag Paper
Print Size: 8" x 11"
Framed Size: 14" x 17"
Price: $550
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Artist Statement
Using historic processes to print my photographs brings deeply emotive expression to my images. My intent is to pique the imagination and reveal a sense of being rather than duplicate precisely what the camera captures. These slow and often painstaking techniques led me to become immersed in my images. This allows me to build a more nuanced interpretation of my subject as each print evolves. At times, I print each as a unique process, but most often, I combine multiple processes together. Currently, I am most drawn to working with gum bichromate in combination
with other processes.
Lisa Brussell
Artist Bio
After graduating from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a BA in philosophy, Lisa worked in the fields of calligraphy, book arts, and design. Inspired to hone those skills, she then earned a BFA
from Art Center College of Design with a focus on graphic design and packaging. Lisa spent her
career creating branding for consumer product goods. During this time, her role behind the camera was an art director -- not a photographer. She missed having full control over the images -- clicking the camera shutter herself and watching the magic reveal her image as the print develops.
In recent years, Lisa began exploring the haunting beauty of contemporary images printed using historic photographic techniques. Mostly self-taught, she experiments with various photographic printing methods. These handmade printing processes give depth and character to her botanical,
landscape, and street portrait photography.
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Using historic processes to print my photographs brings deeply emotive expression to my images. My intent is to pique the imagination and reveal a sense of being rather than duplicate precisely what the camera captures. These slow and often painstaking techniques led me to become immersed in my images. This allows me to build a more nuanced interpretation of my subject as each print evolves. At times, I print each as a unique process, but most often, I combine multiple processes together. Currently, I am most drawn to working with gum bichromate in combination
with other processes.
Lisa Brussell
Artist Bio
After graduating from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a BA in philosophy, Lisa worked in the fields of calligraphy, book arts, and design. Inspired to hone those skills, she then earned a BFA
from Art Center College of Design with a focus on graphic design and packaging. Lisa spent her
career creating branding for consumer product goods. During this time, her role behind the camera was an art director -- not a photographer. She missed having full control over the images -- clicking the camera shutter herself and watching the magic reveal her image as the print develops.
In recent years, Lisa began exploring the haunting beauty of contemporary images printed using historic photographic techniques. Mostly self-taught, she experiments with various photographic printing methods. These handmade printing processes give depth and character to her botanical,
landscape, and street portrait photography.
CLICK ON IMAGE TO VIEW GALLERY
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