SUMMARY
A group of artists, led by Bobby Phillips and Meg Roach, along with nearly 100 volunteers, created a massive cyanotype photograph stretching over 430 feet on the Blue Bridge in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This camera-less photographic process involves coating fabric with light-sensitive chemicals and exposing it to the sun with objects or people placed on top to create silhouettes. The project required extensive preparation, including treating the fabric in sections and carefully timing the exposure to prevent uneven brightness. The next challenging step involves rinsing the entire 430-foot fabric in a hydrogen peroxide solution, a process expected to take over 100 hours to complete.
TAKEAWAYS
A 430-foot cyanotype was created on a bridge in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The project involved approximately 100 volunteers and artists Bobby Phillips and Meg Roach.
Cyanotypes are a camera-less photographic process using light-sensitive chemicals to create blue and white silhouettes.
The team is preparing for the final, challenging rinsing stage of the massive artwork.