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Jennifer Garza-Cuen & Odette England: Past Paper // Present Marks: Responding to Rauschenberg

Jennifer Garza-Cuen & Odette England: Past Paper // Present Marks: Responding to Rauschenberg

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In 2018, photographers Jennifer Garza-Cuen and Odette England collaborated on a series of nearly 200 photograms at the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Residency in Captiva, Florida. They used expired gelatin silver paper found in Rauschenberg's darkroom, activating it by piercing, slashing, folding, or layering it. The images were made in Rauschenberg's swimming pool, capturing different levels and intensities of sunlight, moonlight, and water.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 06 April 2022
Publisher: Radius Books


In 2018, photographers Jennifer Garza-Cuen (American, born 1972) and Odette England (Australian/British, born 1975) embarked on an artistic journey at the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Residency in Captiva, Florida. Their collaboration resulted in a captivating series of nearly 200 photograms, each capturing the essence of light and water in unique ways. The artists utilized expired gelatin silver paper, sourced from Rauschenberg's darkroom, to create these mesmerizing images. They employed various techniques to activate the paper, including piercing, slashing, folding, and layering it inside bags. The resulting photographs showcased a mesmerizing interplay between light, water, and the material itself.

Garza-Cuen and England experimented with different exposure times, from overnight to daylight, allowing the varying levels and intensities of sunlight, moonlight, and water to penetrate the paper. The resulting photographs showcased a range of textures, patterns, and colors, creating a visual tapestry that invites viewers to explore the depths of their artistic vision.

This large-format volume serves as a testament to the collaborative spirit and artistic prowess of Garza-Cuen and England. It showcases their dedication to experimentation and their ability to push the boundaries of photography. Through their photograms, they have captured the beauty and complexity of light and water, inviting us to see the world through a new lens.

Weight: 1179g
Dimension: 305 x 257 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781942185826

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