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© Elisa Halvorsen Castillo, Finnskogen, 2022. Gelatin silver print (RC paper) with chemical drawing.
"This residency has been divided into 3 periods (1 month in the fall 2022, 2 weeks in spring 2023, and an upcoming 1 month in the winter 2023). Working with Analog Photography and various graphic techniques, I explore how memories and perception are affected by depression and longing."
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© Elisa Halvorsen Castillo, Finnskogen, artist book, 2023
As part of this project I’ve made a printed publication that contains photos made using experimental analog techniques. Mixing analog photography processes with printmaking techniques, “Finnskogen”
intends to break the walls between both practices. For this project I have developed my own experimental techniques using different dark room chemicals to integrate drawings into the analog developing process.
After every residency period, I make a publication using RISO printing. By choosing this printmaking technique, the photos are transformed into screen-prints, challenging the boundaries of traditional photography.
– Elisa Halvorsen Castillo
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© Elisa Halvorsen Castillo, Finnskogen, Self portrait, 2023. I was very sick that day. Gelatin silver print (Fiber paper) with chemical drawing - 2/2
© Elisa Halvorsen Castillo, Finnskogen, riso print spread from book, 2023
Finnskogen, 2023
Project description
This photobook is a compilation of photographs, drawings and thoughts I collected during a residency in Austmarka, Norway. This residency has been divided in 3 periods (1 month in the fall 2022, 2 weeks in spring 2023, and an upcoming 1 month in the winter 2023). Working with Analog Photography and various graphic techniques, I explore how memories and perception are affected by depression and longing.
"I walk through the woods every day looking for Meaning.
The forest's presence haunts me.
I try to stay calm, if I go away it will get me.
I hear gunshots nearby, if I'm not careful they're going to kill me.
I recognize human forms in my surroundings, like corpses from witches or ancient beings.
The bones become trees.
I walk through the woods every day looking for Meaning.
I can't find anything."
"Finnskogen" contains photos made using experimental analog techniques. Mixing analog photography processes with printmaking techniques, this photobook intends to break the walls between both practices. For this project, I have developed my own experimental techniques using different dark room chemicals to integrate drawings into the analog developing process.
"Finnskogen" has been made using a combination of RISO and letterpress printing. By choosing this printmaking technique, the photos are transformed into screen-prints, challenging the boundaries of traditional photography. This second edition has been bound in an edition of 20 copies.