Tish Reed

I explore the creation of photo-based art using both lens-based images and camera-less techniques through the cyanotype process.

During my walks, I gather a diverse range of materials, including organic items like leaves and flowers, as well as intriguing discarded objects. I expose these collected items on hand-coated papers to UV light and then develop them.

The resulting artwork has a charming element of mystery, chance, and surprise that emerges due to certain aspects beyond my complete control. This unpredictability often leads to unforeseen and surprising results that makes the process of creating these works fascinating to me.

Each print is entirely handmade and distinctive, ensuring that every piece stands as an original, one-of-a-kind artwork.