PIM LEENEN 
Cyanotype Sunflowers
The Sunflower. Totally worn out. And yet, different paths brought me again and again to that flower that has been the subject of art countless times. Perhaps it was for this very reason that I decided to take the sunflower as my subject for my exploration of new paths in the photographic process.
A journey back to the craft. Looking for the unexpected again. An attempt to rediscover the magic of the photographic process. Being open to mistakes and being surprised by the results. And finding out that digital photography and analog printing techniques can reinforce each other.
The prints are made in collaboration with Melanie van der Linde at Grafisch Atelier Hilversum.
Cyanotype prints of high-resolution digital photographs of sunflower heads.
gallery setting featuring a wall-mounted display of cyanotype prints, each depicting detailed sunflower heads in varying shades of deep blue and white. The arrangement is grid-like, with individual pieces clipped to the wall, showcasing subtle variations in texture and exposure. In the foreground, a blurred figure in motion adds a sense of dynamism and contrasts with the stillness of the artwork. The space is industrial, with concrete flooring and a mix of raw and minimalist elements, emphasizing the organic and experimental nature of the cyanotype process.

PAF - Loods 6, 2023.

Behind the scenes in a temporary outdoor studio under a pergola in central france.

Ids Saint Roch, France.

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