i play piano in liquid light
This image was printed using liquid light.
This is a silver-based sensitizer for applying on any surface, exposing by an enlarger, and processing in conventional chemistry. It is virtually the same emulsion found on ordinary photographic paper, but in a liquid form and can allow the emulsion to be coated on a wide range of surfaces.
Here I have applied the liquid light using a brush to scrap metal and once it was dried exposed it with the enlarger. It was then developed, fixed and washed similar to any photographic paper.
The final piece of scrap metal was then stuck onto painted pine to be displayed.
The image you see before you is then a digital photograph of the displayed piece.
The original photograph used to create this piece can be found here
Some more images created using liquid light
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darkestartist
the effects you get are really cool, love the nostalgic feel of these. nicely done, instant fav :)
aglaia b replied
thank so much, my dear! ;-) xox
mhkantor
fantastic work, great process. often wanted to try it, used to like doing transfers as part of doing mixed medium works like rauchenberg but my own method and means not his industrial solvent etc. wonderful aglaia.
aglaia b replied
thanks so much mh.
rauchenberg, he just passed away recently too. ;
() xoxmixed mediums are so fun to do! ;
andreasphoto
great picture and challenging process. you keep on surprinsing me with a new and wonderful method every other day.
aglaia b replied
ha ha thank you andreas
and
you surprise me too!
so love those muted tones and wonderful silences in your recent works! ;-) xox
blamo
I like the one off uniqueness of liquid light excellent as ever A1
aglaia b replied
thanks mate and yes you are right there. very unique process which requires a lot of patience! ;-) xox
Antanas
great work, well done
aglaia b replied
thank you antanas. ;-) xox ♥
eon .
A very involved process Aglaia to produce such a simply beautiful image….Lovely indeed Cheers Steve.
aglaia b replied
what a lovely comment steve!
thanks ;-) xox
mychaelalchemy
you are amazing with your techniques, I always wondered how they put photographic images on things like coffee mugs and metal and wood…seems like a lot of work and being around those chemicals, the one thing I hated when I worked with film ages ago….you have a gift, my dear….
aglaia b replied
nothing like a good rush from all those chemicals! LOL only kidding!
yes i do get a little lost in these techniques.
nothing different to getting lost with editing techniques really.
tis the same thing yes?
thanks so much mychael.
your masturbation series with dee may have to wait for better days.
have you read all this stuff that has been going down today.
;-) xox
JenniferB
Beautiful image aglaia, an instant favourite! I’ll bet the original version of this looks sensational! It’s getting late here, so I’d better not get you all excited by enticing you into a little… Performance Art, for I would only have to leave you lingering, hot with anticipation, for a climax that would, more than likely, never eventuate! Besides, the picture is far too beautiful to soil and stain! lol ;-)
psst… how the hell did ‘you know who’ manage to get out here to view your work when he did!!! what is he, a ferking shape shifter or something??? lmao! ;)-aglaia b replied
tis getting late i know! LOL and i would hate to be left here alone and excited, a little similar to what i did to you back in that thorny garden of mine!
thanks so much for restraining yourself and not getting me all hot and bothered, it would be such a shame to stain this art work. ;-) LOL
pssst, he is very good at jumping out of prickly bushes hey! LOL ;-) xox
andreasphoto
don’t start a conspiracy here ;-)
aglaia b replied
andreas, every time you jump out of those bushes, jennifer gets a huge fright. LOL ;-)
mychaelalchemy
yeah, it takes me much time and tedium with the various programs I use, but at least I chose what vapors hit my nostrils,lol
yeah, I suppose if I cropped away her hands, I dunno…I have recently been a victim of the censorship police…I read it..my counter is in my journal as editorial…
aglaia b replied
LOL cropped away her hands, well that defeats the whole thing now. does it not!
oh i missed your journal, i’ll have a read. ;-) xox
JenniferB
andreas!!! I thought you were keeping me under control in the george carlin obituary!!! oh… never mind… because it’s dear, sweet aglaia’s bush your playing around in, I’ll make an exception just this once! :-P
aglaia b replied
LMAO, thanks!
andreasphoto
I just walked by….it’s more some people tend to expose themselves ;-)
aglaia b replied
well andreas no one was exposing themselves per say, only an image exposed by an enlarger. LOL ;-)
mychaelalchemy
yeah, it would defeat the point of it, although with her hands there you can’t see what she is doing although I have ones where you can, I would not likely post anyway
aglaia b replied
oh you need to talk to jen. she is the master of concealing through techniques such as layering to create amazing art. there is hope for these images yet! mark my words. ;-) xox
andreasphoto
isn’t it images we play around with all the time?
aglaia b replied
amongst other things, yes! ;-) LOL
mychaelalchemy
I could “disguise” it all but then, it’s like the Victorians, do it but hide the scandalization of it…sometimes, concealing does work, as in Jen’s case…but, for my own,
I feel it ruins the intent of the original in some cases….
aglaia b replied
i understand you.
i feel that perhaps you may be able to use your nohow to create something new with the images for now and when we have all moved a little forward in society, you can then post the originals.
lets hope it happens in this lifetime.
it is a very fine line. ;-)
mychaelalchemy
-when we have all moved a little forward in society-I doubt it, too many people who are offended or in denial…and, no one bands together to get things changed anymore…
I will have to think on it for awhile what to do, it isn’t exactly a life and death matter except the death of my account, maybe….
botticcelli
excellent treatment..it seems a very old photo!
aglaia b replied
thanks rafael, yes this technique really gives it that old look! ;-) xox
RebeccaT
Such beautiful work Aglaia! – the subject works so well with the chosen treatment…the results are stunning :) -
aglaia b replied
thanks so much rebecca! ;-) xox
theyellowfury
You’re so innovative. Lets all give you a big hand for doing it the long way round.
Clap clap clap clap.
I can’t wait for the next one.
~I can see it now, Photo taken by knocking a house over onto the camera and then exposed by the light of a blood-red moon while teetering on a high stool precariously balanced next to a tank with sharks in it. Mounted on the backs of about twenty small dogs and made to run around the city for the day ~
aglaia b replied
LOL, you’re insane! i love it and must try that however i may need to purchase an extra long cable release so the house does not squash me, safety first. hehe
thanks so much for your very funny comment. ;-) xox
transmute
Way cool
aglaia b replied
thanks chris! ;-) xox
Helen Chierego
Another magical image-no doubt you could turn base metal into gold just like an alchemist.
I can hear her saying in a very breathy Marilyn Monroe voice “I can play the piano’!
aglaia b replied
haha , yes helen that is exactly how she would say it too!
you are so intuitive.
THANK YOU! ;-) xox
Steve Chapple
Wow…so skilled and talented. Amazing to read how much work and thought you put into your art!
aglaia b replied
thanks so much stephen, you my friend are exactly the same! ;-) xox
Paul Vanzella
your work really amazies me, no-one is doing work like you, that’s why I’m so gravitated towards it… great piece!
aglaia b replied
thanks so much paul!
and believe me there is new work of this type being produced, i’m sure! and yipee.
why here is an example from the very talented mathew reed and his piece body analysis
;-) xox
coffeetea
a precious piece of nostelgia classic. feel stories with it…
aglaia b replied
thank you, lovely lady! ;-) xox
flower68
I am just simpiy in love with everything you do :-) xo
aglaia b replied
oooooh are you just!
that is sooooooo good!
thank you my lovely ;-) xox ♥
pinkyjain
This is so lovely, such a nostalgic look, fantastic work aglaia
aglaia b replied
thanks my pinky lady jain! ;-) xox
SNAPPYDAVE
like the effect
Bevsimages
Great image, fab technique love the way you make the image so interesting & real x ;)
aglaia b replied
thanks bev ;-) xox ♥
Mel Brackstone
Amazing work, aglaia! I love the textures showing through…..brush strokes, steel….
aglaia b replied
thanks mel, so glad you do! ;-) xox
Phil Eckert
Interesting techinque and a beautiful image
aglaia b replied
thank you phil! ;-) xox
JenniferB
I added this to my favourites again, because I love it!!! it has a real ‘days gone by’ feel to it, from another era. :-)
aglaia b replied
thanks my sweetness, just like your exceptional piece here reminds me of the same thing, ‘days gone by’ from another era. ;-) xox
PJ Ryan
what’s going on!?
why haven’t i seen this new stuff lol
my puter is playing tricks on me
i just LOVE this !!!
omg, it’s so wonderful .. and how incredible is the title !!
I tell you woman .. you need to write poetry !!
xx
aglaia b replied
why thanks nicole, you better get those gremlins out of your puter or get a new pair of glasses! LOL ;-) xox
PJ Ryan
I was told to clean my glasses yesterday lol
maybe that was the problem
grotty specs ;)
aglaia b replied
LOL ;-) xox
laurenrabbit
I have looked at both versions of this image and I do prefer this one. I have always preferred broken to intact, marred to perfect- damaged things have a sweetness that records on film. I believe that is why I will never shoot anything other than silver.
aglaia b replied
oh lauren so lovely to see you here!
and yes there is something so special about Ag that nothing can really compare.
I believe that is why I will never shoot anything other than silver.
for that comment i commend you, for you are keeping the spirit alive!
thank you so much, i do appreciate you visiting! ;-) xox
deliriousgirl
You’re just the best and I mean the best at this!!! Half mad scientist, half incredibly talented artist!!!
Pascale Baud
I find your manipulations very very interesting… Fabulous chemistery
Pascale Baud
fabulous chemistry ! :)
AnnieD
Incredible image! Sensational!
avalyn
Amazing work, once again!
woof
great work!!
Kate Lillian
this is quite remarkable. beautiful work.
lazydaze
very cool shot.!
aglaia b replied
thanks darling, so nice of you to come visit during party mode!
sweet dreams! ;-) xox
Monkee
i want touch it it’s so cool!! ;o)
theNiceWhore
your creativity and imagery have an arresting quality, all you can do is bow down to them… smart clever woman!
Trish Woodford
Such a very cool image, your technique here is so very unique, like stepping back in time but in such an amazing way :)))