The “Emulsion Transfer” process was discovered in Europe during the early 90s and has since attracted numerous photographers and artists. This technique is still considered relatively new and is constantly evolving.

My images begin in the form of a 35 mm slide. Using a slide printer the image is transferred onto Polaroid peel-apart film (Polacolor ER). After exposing the image and developing the print it is soaked in hot water in order to isolate the very fine and transparent emulsion.

The next step is one of the most creative in the whole process.

The image is ready to be transferred to a wide variety of surfaces such as watercolor paper, handmade paper, a natural fabric, glass or mirrors. The emulsion can be stretched, wrinkled or torn and is given a unique, sometimes surreal feeling during the sculpting. In turn this creates a unique new print each and every time. No two prints will ever be identical and this is part of the exciting magic that occurs.

Imagination, freedom and playfulness are my guides…