Geometry, Light & Shadow

In our digital world of 'instant everything', which is mostly mass produced, Paul Cooklin is drawn to analogue film and traditional darkroom printing. His preference for film over digital derives from the nostalgic and timeless 'look' of black and white film, with it's tonal qualities and grain. He is also drawn to the rules of the negative and the traditional printing methods which he finds more rewarding due to the hands-on approach needed to make an individual silver gelatin print.

*SOLD - Signed Open Edition Silver Gelatin Print, 'Arches, Barcelona 2016'

Signed Open Edition Silver Gelatin Print, 'Arches, Barcelona 2016'

Art Description Photography: Gelatin and Black & White on Paper. A4 (29 x 21 cm) Handcrafted silver gelatin print from black and white film made with Ilford MG IV RC pearl paper and traditional darkroom techniques, by Paul Cooklin. Paper Reverse: title, artist signature, date printed, paper size Includes signed authenticity document Each silver print is selenium neutral-toned for added archival permanence which will give many years of viewi...

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