Her 1985 work chladni figures was produced by sprinkling carborundum powder directly onto photographic emulsion where it was exposed to sound waves at different frequencies, creating ghostly black and white images of natural order and chaos. For the series chladni figures 1985, she sprinkled powder onto photographic paper which was shaken into a sequence of geometric patterns by exposing it to soundwaves at different frequencies, making the invisible visible. Susan derges was born in 1955, and lives and works in devon, u. Susan derges news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2014 learn how and when to remove this template message. In partnership with mmu, redeye presents a series of photographic talks from some of the uks leading photographic artists. Explore books by susan derges with our selection at. Her first major series, chladni figures, was created by. Susan derges work is an inquiry into the rhythms and cycles of nature, and the. Bibliographic references citation, noteabstract, nal no victoria and albert museum department of prints, drawings and paintings accession register for 1990. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. On the 25 january 2017, susan derges joins us in manchester to talk about her working using cameraless photographic processes. Her first major series, chladni figures, was created by sprinkling powder onto photographic paper made to vibrate with sound, making visible the shapes of invisible sound waves. British artist susan derges engages with themes of alchemy, testing the inter relation.
Subsequent series continued to explore hidden forces and cycles of nature and her most frequently recurring. The residency is part of the millennium celebrations for year of the artist. Apr 30, 2020 susan derges born 1955 eden 4 and eden 5, 2004. Mar 30, 20 chladni figure by susan derges made by recording the vibration patterns created when photographic paper is vibrated by sound frequencies. See more ideas about photography, alternative photography and chelsea school of art.
Her first major series, chladni figures, was created by sprinkling powder onto. She specialises in cameraless photographic processes, most often working with natural landscapes. Her work has been exhibited in numerous international exhibitions including shadows on the. Susan derges is a britishborn photographic artist specialising in cameraless photographic processes, most often working with natural landscapes. Photogram by susan derges, chladni figure 1, gelatinsilver print, japan, 1983. She has exhibited extensively in europe, america and japan and her works are in several important museum collections. Derges, susan, born 1955 maker materials and techniques. His most important work, for which he is sometimes labeled the father of acoustics, included research on vibrating plates and the calculation of the speed of sound for different gases. See more ideas about photography, art photography and alternative photography. Susan derges extraordinarily beautiful, mesmeric pictures which confirm that derges is one of the most skilful and imaginative photographers working in britain today. British artist susan derges engages with themes of alchemy, testing the inter relation between the elements of fire, water, earth and air. Susan derges creates otherworldly and imaginative works using a range of techniques. Her work has been the subject of numerous individual and group exhibitions and is in the permanent collections of the museum of fine arts, houston.
Exploring both the elemental and metaphorical properties of water, mercury, shadow, ice, tree branches, and tadpoles, her photograms visualize the unseen orders of science, the music of matter, and the. She has exhibited widely throughout europe, america and japan and her work is held in many major museum colle. Susan derges work is an inquiry into the rhythms and cycles of nature, that. May 19, 2020 derges, susan, born 1955 maker materials and techniques. Susan derges prix pictetprix pictet the global award. Ernst chladni was an 18thcentury physicist who researched the visualisation of sound waves. Buy chladni figures of metal plates and their symmetrical qualitites by maurice andrew colee isbn. Susan derges new work is a continuation of her interest in shorelines and intertidal zones rich in both the marine life inhabiting them and the metaphors they offer up for exploration, particularly in the craggy bays of the north devon coast, where many of these images were sourced. Using the night landscape as her makeshift darkroom, derges submerges large sheets of photographic paper in rivers, using a flashlight and the moon to create the exposure. Natural magic is the outcome of dergess yearlong residency in oxford. Base is trimmed with a pattern of carved hearts and swirls, to add an elegant finishing. Susan dergess best shot art and design the guardian. Susan derges studied painting at chelsea school of art and the slade school of fine art.
Chladni figure by susan derges made by recording the vibration. Her beautifully crafted images reflect a holistic system that encompasses the human psyche and finds its metaphors through the natural world. Derges first experimented with cameraless photography while living in japan. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. British artist susan derges engages with themes of alchemy, testing the interrelation between the elements of fire, water, earth and air. Sep 16, 2019 chladni figuregelatinsilver print photograms by susan derges 1985 cameraless photography. A recipient of the rotary foundation award, derges lived in japan for. Drawing from twentyfive years of work, the chronological sequence is creatively rearranged by the artist and grouped according to the four elements and the transitions between them.
I was born in london in 1955 and educated at chelsea school of art 1973 76 and at the slade school of fine art 1977 79 in london. She studied painting at chelsea school of art, london, painting and computer graphics at the slade school of fine art, and audiovisual media at tsukuba university, japan. I received travel awards to berlin daad 1976 77 and to tokyo 1981 82 where i subsequently worked for a further five years. I received travel awards to berlin daad 1976 77 and to. Chladni figure chladni figure gelatinsilver print photograms by susan derges 1985 museum no. Her 1985 work chladni figures was produced by sprinkling carborundum powder directly onto photographic emulsion where it was exposed to sound waves at different frequencies see ernst chladni, creating ghostly black and white images of natural order and chaos. Derges worked at night to make these cojoining images, submerging the photographic paper just below the surface of a river and exposing it with a flash. Year of the artist began on 1 june 2000 and is the largest and most ambitious arts project ever mounted in england with over artists working in places nationally. Purdy hicks is pleased to present an exhibition of new photographs by santeri tuori, coinciding with the launch of his monograph with hatje cantz. To add to the gentle and intimate beauty of this piece is the tune of tchaikovskys familiar love theme from romeo and juliet. See available photographs, prints and multiples, and paintings for sale and learn about the artist.
Susan derges is an internationally recognised photographic artist, specialising in camera less photographic processes and photograms, most often working with natural landscapes. For her, the water became a visual narrative that also operated as a metaphor for wider cycles of life, death and renewal. Susan derges was interviewed by geof rayner susan derges is a britishborn photographic artist specialising in cameraless photographic processes, most often working with natural landscapes. Susan derges prix pictetprix pictet the global award in. Chladni figures, was created by sprinkling powder onto photographic paper made to vibrate with sound. Chladni figures of metal plates and their symmetrical. Fine gray clothcovered boards with title stamped in yellow of cover and spine. Susan derges born 1955, london completed her postgraduate studies at the slade school of fine art before living in japan, where she continued her research at tsukuba university.
Apr 23, 2020 susan derges was born in london in 1955. Susan derges uses the landscape at night as her darkroom, submerging large sheets of photographic paper in rivers and using the moon and flashlight to create the exposure. Criminal or civil court records found on susans family, friends, neighbors, or classmates view details. Susan derges 1955 born london 2018 nominated part of 100 heroines by royal photographic society 2014 honorary fellow, royal photographic society 2010 arts council award 2010 residency, maudsley hospital, london 200607 the stille room, fyllingsdaten nursing home, bergen 200405 eden project education centre solar terrace, cornwall. He discovered that fine sand on a square metal plate formed geometrical patterns when a violin bow was vibrated across the edge of the plate. Born in london, derges studied painting at the chelsea school of art and the slade school of fine art in london. Chladni figures, was created by sprinkling powder onto. Chladni figuregelatinsilver print photograms by susan derges. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As such, the museum is in the position of being able to represent this significant british contemporary artists work in depth. Marks and inscriptions susan derges 1983 signed and dated in ink on the reverse chladni figure. British artist susan derges engages with themes of alchemy, testing the interrelation.
Susan derges is a pioneering force in cameraless photography. Cameraless photography featured five international artists who challenge the assumption that a camera is necessary to make a photograph. Artist susan derges has been conducting research towards new work at the museum of the history of science at the university of oxford. Cymatics visualising sound, the patterns of nature sophiebosworth. I put grasses in a tank in my darkroom, then i passed light through them to make sillhouettes. Using first carborundum powder on metal plates for chladni, and then mercury in a loud speaker in hermetica, i was able to see the vibration of sound waves that. Susan derges is a contemporary british photographer known for her experimental creation of photos without a traditional camera.
Susan derges is one of the most critically acclaimed and respected artists working in photography today. She studied painting at the chelsea college of art and design and at the slade school of art. Her 1985 work chladni figures was produced by sprinkling carborundum. The low tides leave behind rock pools that are colourful jewels, full of life and yet very fragile and.
Texts by christopher bucklow, david chandler, charlotte cotton, mel gooding, mark haworthbooth and martin kemp. Photogram by susan derges, chladni figure 5, gelatinsilver print, japan, 1983. From 198086 derges lived and worked in japan, introducing the influence of japanese minimalism which she combined with her discovery of cameraless photography techniques. A recipient of the rotary foundation award, derges lived in japan for six years, and continued her postgraduate studies.
Dec 22, 2015 susan derges new work is a continuation of her interest in shorelines and intertidal zones rich in both the marine life inhabiting them and the metaphors they offer up for exploration, particularly in the craggy bays of the north devon coast, where many of these images were sourced. Subsequent series continued to explore hidden forces and cycles of nature and her most frequently recurring subject is water. Susan derges l, 37 ballwin, mo background report at. Photogram by susan derges, chladni figure 8, gelatinsilver print, japan, 1983. Believing that the camera always separates the subject from the viewer, derges seeks to eliminate this mediation by exposing her. Susan derges 1983 signed and dated in ink on the reverse chladni figure. She is a visiting professor in photography at the university of plymouth. Having trained in painting, derges is particularly drawn to abstraction and has made a career of making room in photography for this interest.
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