“Polycystina” was printed from a Microscope slide 2.6 × 7.5 cm, originally dating around 1890. We have developed our own technique, so that we can reproduce the original negative plate with the smallest details on a piezography print 10 times larger. Only a small digital cleaning and retouching has been made. The print is realised on the extraordinary Japanese Awagami Bamboo paper and laminated between two mineral glasses of 2 mm & 2 mm antireflex coated. The techniques in combination with this original antique negative plate make this a exceptional artwork.
Title: “Polycystina from Barbados”
Year: 1890
Country: England
Photographer: Richard Suter
Origin: Microscope slide 2.6 × 7.5 cm / The blackprint collection
Size Glass & Print: 89.5 × 89.5 cm | 89.5 × 89.5 cm
Printing technique: Piezography® Pro
Paper: A.I.J.P Awagami Bamboo 170 gr/m2. pH-neutral.
Laminated Glass: Front: HY-TECH-GLASS, 2 mm non-reflective extra-clear. | Back: Glass, 2 mm float.
Weight: 8 Kg
First edition of 30, Zürich
blackprint with Abgraphics Studio