Andrew Sovjani

PROCESS

Editioned Prints

The technique used to create each print is a combination of traditional, alternative, and digital methods. Each image is captured on large format B&W film and then traditional, monochromatic silver-gelatin prints are made in the darkroom. Over several days the B&W print is altered by hand using bleaches, acids, toners, and various homemade concoctions. This reworking changes the silver in the paper and creates beautiful colors, mark making, and spontaneous effects. It also allows a freedom of interpretation and the ability to alter the straight image to reflect more of a deeper meditation on the subject. These raw work prints are then tweaked in the computer until the final visual image is realized and printed using archival pigment inks on 100% rag Baryta coated paper. 

 All photographs are printed by the artist as archival pigment prints (digital editions). Each print is archivally mounted and overmatted with a white four-ply, 100% cotton museum board. Framed pieces are also available in walnut or white moldings with museum glass.

Unique, One-of-a-kind Prints

For information about the process and materials used in the making of unique, chemically altered silver gelatin prints in the Fabrication of Space series, see the project page.