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| Gunnel Hag's work using photo transfers |
I spent Saturday at Gunnel Hag's studio in Toronto and experimented with photo transfers.
I am really happy with the samples I made during the workshop. I printed on several types of fabric; cotton, silk, linen and commercially printed cottons.
One of methods taught was new to me (using Bubble Jet Set) and the other two methods which I had experience with I was able to tweak using Gunnel's tips.
I also enjoyed talking to the other student who took the class. She had several degrees in art-related subjects and I found her inspirational. BONUS: she was of italian heritage!
Most of the photos I transferred were photos of textures. Below are a few examples of the 8.5" x 11" photo transfers.
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| photo of the wall in the courtyard of Giulietta's house in Verona, Italy. |
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| photo of a rusty panel, Verona streets. This was transferred onto silk. It is really lovely and almost transparent. |
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| This photo taken at one of Paris' cemeteries was transferred onto a grey fabric with a small square design. I like it. |
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| The building in downtown Toronto was transferred onto a piece of commercially printed cotton with words and math formulas |
I am not sure yet how I will add stitch to them or how I will integrate them in larger works. That part needs to have some 'steeping' time.
