t h a l a s s a
cyanotype textiles by teresa carnuccio
Deeply connected to the volcanic and mediterranean nature of the Gulf of Naples, Thalassa is an ode to the sea, a tribute to its vastness, its beauty, and its power, aiming to capture the essence of the ocean through the ancient photographic technique of cyanotype, reimagined for a contemporary application.
The emotional drive behind this work is my profound concern for the future of the marine ecosystems and the fragility of our land. I increasingly yearn for a deeper connection with nature, and the creation of Thalassa has transformed into a meditative contemplation of our coast.
Crafted entirely from natural Italian linen, the collection consists of three styles - Marea (Tide), Corrente (Stream), Onda (Wave) -that recall the movements of the sea and are created from three different immersion gestures.
Bespoke pieces are available on commission.
MAREA
ONDA
CORRENTE
the technique
The pieces of the collection are created in synergy with the sun, wind and water with the cyanotype technique, applied without the use of a negative. The decorative motif is created through careful folding of the fabric or selective immersion in sensitizing solution, exposition to the sun and fixing in water with different immersion gestures.
The creative process behind Thalassa is a journey of experimentation with materials, gestures and formulas, until achieving a reproducible result that still retains an element of unpredictability due to the collaboration with nature.
The materials used are Italian linen and a custom made cyanotype solution.
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about
Teresa Carnuccio
Based in Napoli, Italy.
Architect, photographer and co-founder of Spazio Materiæ. Her research of recent years revolves around the relationship between humankind and nature. The preferred medium is camera-less photography, mostly cyanotype, in collaboration with natural elements such as the sun, sand and salt water.
