Silver Eye

This is a single session workshop. All materials are included in materials fee. The workshop will be held at the PCAM darkroom, 1047 Shady Ave, Pgh PA 15232

Description This workshop introduces the use of nontoxic plant-based developers in the creation of lenseless photograms. The goal of this workshop is to expand participant’s knowledge of an expanded range of photographic printing technologies, chemistries, and strategies which encourage sustainable image making. Participants are encouraged to bring objects that can be used in making photograms on 8x10 inch paper.

Skill Level This workshop caters both to those new to photography and lifelong image makes. However, the material will be geared towards photographers with minimal alternative photography experience. Each process will be demonstrated and discussed at the introductory level, and then students will be given the opportunity to practice and experiment with their new knowledge.

Participating Artist

1. Kelsey Nolin was raised on a small farm in the foothills of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Her rural upbringing led her to form a deep attunement with the rhythms of the natural world and an appreciation for physical labor. Kelsey’s current photographic research is centered around the intersection of space, landscape, and memory as elements of placemaking and identity. She continues to explore these ideas through both traditional and alternative photographic processes with a focus on plant-based material. Kelsey also works as an arts educator, and she currently teaches photography at Earlham College.