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Half-FullBy Rob Ramirez To begin the piece, I first decided on an aesthetic to characterize my work, which was based on both natural and man-made objects. I opted for a very peaceful, natural vibe. The main focus of my work is the dream catcher which takes up half of my canvas. It made me think of being at peace with myself. While in the process of creating the cyanotype, I decided to include a plant twig, which added a natural element. The curve of the twig suspended in the negative space reflected how one must stray from the ordinary to find themselves. I thought my work was missing a large component of what would eventually complete it. On acetate paper, I added small drawings, giving it an element of movement which made the whole piece come to life. Once the cyanotypes were finished, I found the limitations of blue and white shading inexpressive. To truly make my work pop, I added shades of blue, purple, and pink. The colors I chose to contour the objects were dark, similar to the blue background, and eventually blended in with the white. While in the process of making the cyanotype, I found the large amount of negative space overwhelming. I took the decision to crop the piece, lending it a sense of missing symmetry. It made me want to explore beyond what is shown.
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