The Cyan World

PrizeOfficial Selection in Shoot (photo/video)
University/SchoolCity University of Hong Kong
ArtistHoi Tat Chan
CategoryNon-Professional
Design Teamcyanotype, alternative photography, macro, experimental, chemical reaction, abstract
CreditChan Hoi Tat

By mixing the Potassium Ferricyanide, Ammonium ferric citrate, and Gelatine Powder, cyanotype is able to be produced on glass. The quality of the glass, the temperature of the coating process, and the ingredients of the coating solution will cause different textures on the glass surface automatically, such as snowflakes or blisters. This series of photos is an initiative experimental work. It token by the macro lens captures the interesting details and texture of the cyanotype glass as a series of "landscape" photos.

Bio
Chan Hoi Tat, Bentat is currently a year-4 student at the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong, focusing on photography. His works mainly revolve around landscapes and animals, he has also worked as a commercial and event photographer for various brands and organizations. His works have won awards in the CBRE Urban Photographer of the Year competition, the National Geographic Photography Contest, and the International Photography Awards (IPA). He firmly believes that photography is a universal language and a journey of self-expression.