Revisiting a project created in 2003…

Etching circuit boards as a form of creative expression? I made a series of images by combining 19th century botanical illustrations scanned from antique hardcovers with circuit-like shapes created in digitally.  The images were used as light resists in the creation of a photoresist, which was in turn used as an etching resist.  The first part of the process is similar to traditional photography, performed in a dark room with developer and stop bath chemicals.

The series, titled ‘Circuitree’ was displayed at the Nickle Gallery in Calgary, Canada.

The relationships between the dualities of nature and technology; science and art; creative processes and analytical processes were investigated.

.

.

Digital Drawings etched on circuit board.

Average size 6” x 6”, series of 8

2003

I would like to once again use this technique as a creative process, with a more technological final work in mind.  I would like to see the circuits actually able to perform a task beyond a being a decorative and contemplative form.