What a discovery, Susanne! Thank you for introducing me to Pierre’s work. I haven’t heard of Chemigrams until I read your post. Please continue to show your experiments as it seems to be a fun process!
They are similar to photograms, only that use liquid instead of a subject that doesn’t disappear. Oh, and you can do it in daylight, which is good too.
thank you for this Susanne, despite being a student of photography for many years I had never seen this wonderful process nor have I even heard of Pierre Cordier! I am so happy he shared his process with all of us. I can imagine being engaged in the process, and maybe not being certain of the final outcome ,would be like the first time I saw a print develop in the darkroom…the wonder and magic of it took hold of me for life..Thanks again for a very informative and exciting newsletter.
Thank you, Rick! The magic and wonder you describe, I know very well. And no matter how often I dip a piece of photo paper into the developer the magic doesn't seem to wear off.
I am so glad to hear you enjoyed this newsletter! Having such knowledgeable readers like you and being able to share something they haven't read about a myriad times always makes me happy!
A fascinating read Susanne. I have no experience of chemigrams but they are beautiful. Thank you for introducing me to this subject and to Pierre Cordier's work.
I was absolutely fascinated by this piece. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about chemigrams and how you apply the technique in your creative life. Fabulous!
Love this, Susanne! Fascinating technique and your creations are beautiful. I’m just starting my film developing journey, but would be fun to try in the future.
Susanne, this is a fascinating process and I’m shocked. I’ve never heard of this before! I have my own Darkroom at home, but I’ve been busy with so many other projects over the last couple of years. I haven’t touch my enlarger or paper. I would like to give it a try. I think the winter is for the best time to be in the dark room, I will put this on my list of creative projects. Thank you so much for introducing me to this and I find it really inspiring. 😊
Very interesting alternative process I was not aware of. Thanks for sharing and showing your experimentation. Another I would like to try. I was going to say "someday" but I am trying to get out of the habit, as someday never arrives.
I think it’s little known because the outcome isn’t your typical photograph. It is an interesting experiment though. If you have developer, fixer and photo paper at home and 1 or 2 hours to spare someday could be today. 😉
Wow - these are amazing Susanne! I hadn't heard of Chemigrams or of Pierre until reading this post - I'll certainly be investigating further so thank you for the introduction.
This process is more on my bucket list. Thank you.
It is fascinating! You should give it a try!
What a discovery, Susanne! Thank you for introducing me to Pierre’s work. I haven’t heard of Chemigrams until I read your post. Please continue to show your experiments as it seems to be a fun process!
They are similar to photograms, only that use liquid instead of a subject that doesn’t disappear. Oh, and you can do it in daylight, which is good too.
What great fun, thank you for introducing us to Pierre. Very cool!
Donn
You are very welcome. Thank you for the time to read!
thank you for this Susanne, despite being a student of photography for many years I had never seen this wonderful process nor have I even heard of Pierre Cordier! I am so happy he shared his process with all of us. I can imagine being engaged in the process, and maybe not being certain of the final outcome ,would be like the first time I saw a print develop in the darkroom…the wonder and magic of it took hold of me for life..Thanks again for a very informative and exciting newsletter.
Thank you, Rick! The magic and wonder you describe, I know very well. And no matter how often I dip a piece of photo paper into the developer the magic doesn't seem to wear off.
I am so glad to hear you enjoyed this newsletter! Having such knowledgeable readers like you and being able to share something they haven't read about a myriad times always makes me happy!
Very, very cool!
Thank you, Alex!
These are rad! They are in dialogue with someone I am writing about for my next newsletter. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. You made me curious now!
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A fascinating read Susanne. I have no experience of chemigrams but they are beautiful. Thank you for introducing me to this subject and to Pierre Cordier's work.
Thank you for reading, Gill! It is so amazing what people come up with to create something amazing!
I love that I always learn about something new when I receive your letter!
Thank you, Manuela!
I was absolutely fascinated by this piece. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about chemigrams and how you apply the technique in your creative life. Fabulous!
It is a fascinating technique. Happy to hear you enjoyed the read!
So interesting! Thank you for introducing me to this technique and its master. Looks like employing this technique will give you a lot of joy.
Oh, it is fun! Thank you for reading!
Love this, Susanne! Fascinating technique and your creations are beautiful. I’m just starting my film developing journey, but would be fun to try in the future.
Thank you! I like to do these Chemigrams, when I need a break from other projects. It’s quite meditative…
Susanne, this is a fascinating process and I’m shocked. I’ve never heard of this before! I have my own Darkroom at home, but I’ve been busy with so many other projects over the last couple of years. I haven’t touch my enlarger or paper. I would like to give it a try. I think the winter is for the best time to be in the dark room, I will put this on my list of creative projects. Thank you so much for introducing me to this and I find it really inspiring. 😊
It’s better to have too many projects than no at all! ;-) Thank you for reading!
These images are lovely— both his and yours. I hadn’t known about Cordier or this process. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
Thank you for reading and for your feedback!
Very interesting alternative process I was not aware of. Thanks for sharing and showing your experimentation. Another I would like to try. I was going to say "someday" but I am trying to get out of the habit, as someday never arrives.
I think it’s little known because the outcome isn’t your typical photograph. It is an interesting experiment though. If you have developer, fixer and photo paper at home and 1 or 2 hours to spare someday could be today. 😉
Exactly! : )
Wow - these are amazing Susanne! I hadn't heard of Chemigrams or of Pierre until reading this post - I'll certainly be investigating further so thank you for the introduction.
Thank you for reading, Lin! So glad you got some inspiration here!
I love hearing how an unintended surprise leads to a new and creative art form. Thanks, Susanne.
Yes! I also love that he spent the rest of his artistic career making Chemigrams.