Photograms.

We used the darkroom to create camera-less images on photographic paper. These photograms were made by putting objects onto the paper, which stopped the light from touching the paper. We used an enlarger to control how much light hit the paper, and this made an image of the object on the paper. These can be very simple, using solid objects such as a hand, to stop the light, or more complex using more than one object, and transparent objects to make very delicate patterns and shapes.




for this one, I used a strip of lace, a doily and a glass bowl shaped like a leaf. I like the effect the glass has because some parts are white, and some are black.









I really liked the subtlety of the glass on the paper, so I decided to try with some other transparent objects. I really like how the crumpled plastic cup came out because of all the lines that go across the cup, as well as the lines that came from the creases. This photogram also has two ripped edges, and I think this gives it a very interesting outline.







 I wanted to use something more bold, but still delicate, so I stayed with transparent objects: a bottle, a ruler, a fork and some fabric with sequins on. The lettering on the ruler and sequins on the fabric were opaque, so were left white. I think the detail makes this photogram one of my favourites, as well as the parallel lines going across the paper.

 For this one, I used the glass leaf, two limpet shells, a piece of net, and a piece of plastic wrapping, which had flowers printed on. This one has a lot of contrast between the background and the objects, because the net and limpet shells are opaque so are white against the black background.








The part I enjoyed most while making these photograms was experimenting with different objects and seeing how they came out when they were developed.