Meghann Riepenhoff: Ice

Meghann Riepenhoff creates cyanotype prints in freezing landscapes, collaborating with the elements to create raw and physical impressions of nature. Rebecca Solnit contributes an accompanying essay.

Format: Hardback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 31 October 2022
Publisher: Radius Books

Following the acclaimed 2018 publication Littoral Drift + Ecotone by Meghann Riepenhoff (born 1979), this captivating volume showcases a series of unique cyanotype prints created in awe-inspiring freezing landscapes. These prints bear the marks of elements such as precipitation, waves, wind, and sediment, physically etching themselves into the photographic materials. Riepenhoff has ventured into waters ranging from the serene Walden Pond to remote creeks in Western Washington, capturing the intricate details that emerge from these icy environments. Each print exudes a distinct temperature, water type, and crystalline structure of ice forming on the photographic paper, resulting in a captivating interplay between artist and landscape. By embracing the unpredictable nature of the cyanotype process, Riepenhoff enters into a collaborative relationship with the landscape, allowing chance and the textures of nature to inform her artistic journey. The resulting dreamlike, abstract prints are adorned with variations of inky blues, flecks of gold, and spots of white, creating a raw and physical impression of nature that resonates deeply. Complementing this visual feast is an accompanying essay by Rebecca Solnit, adding depth and insight to the artistic exploration.

Weight: 1238g
Dimension: 361 x 267 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781942185864