Jan
24
2025
Angela Kullman
My work uses both traditional and high-tech equipment and methods, which creates an opportunity to show how photography has surpassed its mechanical origins to become an expressive, individualistic artform. For capture, sometimes I work with IR film, sometimes with modified digital cameras – it depends on the situation. I do use photo editing software – but only minimally. I never alter the content of an image because that spoils the most exciting thing about photography – capturing a singular moment that will never come again. Even my prints blend old and new. My tones are inspired by the sepia hues of the early 1900s but the printing is done on a wide format Epson printer.
My collection is also composed of details that denote quality. Many photographs today are printed on metal, and this means they are produced at fabrication facilities. By contrast, you can see my hand in every step of my process – from taking a photo of a supercell on a dusty road to making sure that not a particle of dust gets trapped between the image and the glass during the framing process. I select my materials thoughtfully for maximum impact which is why I use archival cotton rag paper, hand deckle each print, float mount the work on 8-ply acid-free mats and place each piece in a natural wood frame that I built. I believe that the quality of the materials I use and the level of craftsmanship displayed by my collection sets my work apart. Additionally, interacting with creators is part of what makes an art show special for patrons; and the fact that I can show the significance of every step of my process also helps people appreciate photography as a powerful – legitimate – artistic medium.