ideas...?

mixed media photography

I loved researching into mixed media photogrpahy. I have always been interested in art, which has shown in my recycable fashion project. Before experimenting with this technique, i researched into photographers that have interpretated this style.

Judith Golden

For three decades, Judith Golden has been a committed and accomplished artist. Her work has helped define the history of women exploring self and society through visual media since the 1970s when she was first recognized as a distinctive creative voice. With the medium of photography as her foundation, Golden innovatively explores the intersections between reality and illusion by combining traditional techniques and contemporary cultural references, handwork and technology, rational discovery and uncharted flights of fantasy. Working in series, Golden inventories the myths and methods of human consciousness while revealing the powers of nature and the mysteries of time. Her work continues to evolve with rich new subjects, returning iconic themes, and unending questions and answers to the experience of life.

Mixed meida photo`s from the artist `Nista`.

 

How to create this effect...?

 

 

What you need:
1) Inkjet photo or laser photocopy (black & white or color)
2) Canvas Panel
3) Mod Podge
4) Mixed media materials (such as designer papers, newspapers, stamps etc.
5) Water spray bottle
6) Acrylic paints
7) UV-resistant clear finish

1. To create a similar artwork begin with any size canvas panel (12” X 9” in this case)
2. Using Mod Podge cover the canvas with textured papers (sometimes called designer or decorated paper), old newspapers and other found objects such as ticket stubs and stamps. 3) At this point, it’s a good idea to brush this layer with a coat of Mod Podge or any other gel medium for better hold and protection.

4. Next, transfer a photo of your choice, you can transfer an inkjet image printed onto a STANDARD printer copy paper or use a toner based photocopy of your photo. For this transfer I chose a photo of Manhattan Bridge which I took from Brooklyn Bridge in 2004. I chose this picture because it has a nice contrast between the shadows and highlights areas. Before transferring it I printed a mirror image of this picture with my inkjet printer, then took it to Kinkos and made a Xerox copy of it. (Generally Xerox copies have longer life than inkjet printouts).
5. In order to transfer the image, coat your photo with a nice amount of Mod Podge (any Gel medium can be used here instead) and placed it face down into the background layer canvas. Using your fingers gently smooth out any air bubbles.
6. Set aside and let it completely dry. If you are using an inkjet printout it only needs about 20 minutes to dry but a photocopy requires a few hours, however for better results it is recommended that you let it dry over night.
7. After the transfer is dry spray the back of it with enough water (no need to soak) in order to rub off and remove the paper back which you can do using your fingers but you can also use a damp sponge. (Make sure to repeat this step as many time as needed to remove all the excess paper or otherwise the transfer will have a white ghost-like layer over it.)

8. When the transfer is ready you can use watered-down acrylic paints to add some color in different areas for added interest. In addition you can use distressed ink around the borders.
9. And finally don’t forget to protect your masterpiece with a UV-resistant clear finish.

my own experiment...
If i progress this idea further, i would love to have a go useing the technique above, as the image i created below was a quick experiment, i just used an old photo and played around with photoshop and the overlay layer to experiement with the idea.