Cyanotypes with Michael Reese

Join an immersive workshop led by artist and educator Michael Reese, where you'll learn the art of creating stunning cyanotype prints! Discover how to use your own personal 2D and 3D items to craft unique, light-sensitive cyanotype designs. Plus, dive deeper into photographic techniques by creating a detailed cyanotype photograph on paper using a transparency negative. This hands-on experience combines creativity and chemistry, perfect for artists and enthusiasts eager to explore this timeless printmaking process.

Throughout the workshop, you'll gain practical skills in preparing and exposing cyanotype solutions, arranging your objects for captivating compositions, and mastering the delicate process of developing and fixing your prints. Whether you bring treasured keepsakes, botanical specimens, or found objects, you'll leave with a personalized collection of beautiful, blue-toned artworks. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and creativity.

About Michael Reese//

Michael Reese is an artist and educator who earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The Savannah College of Art and Design. Deeply driven by a profound fascination with cosmology and celestial science, he skillfully creates conceptual bridges that connect astronomy with the rich and complex African American Diasporic experience. Reese regularly exhibits his work in both traditional galleries and dynamic public art spaces. Among his more recent and notable solo exhibitions is “Temporal Reflections”, a significant show that was featured in Atlanta at Sandler Hudson Gallery. In addition to his exhibitions, Reese’s work is held in several select private and public collections, institutions and organizations such as The High Museum, Coca-Cola, Georgia Power Company, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, The Atlanta Hawks Foundation, Delta Airlines, and Invesco.