Ethan Doyle

Clark University, 2024, Computer Science

Classroom

digital-inkjet print of scanned and converted paper negative

42″ x 52.5″

2023

Classroom, the photograph in this exhibition, explores the intricate process of capturing moments through unconventional means. I use paper negatives as an alternative to conventional film in an 8×10 inch large format camera. It is a study of precision, exposing and developing the paper to achieve a perfect negative. The negative is digitally scanned and converted to a positive with minimal adjustments, dust and imperfections are not removed and carried over to the final print as a reminder of the analog origin. This image is a testament to the fusion of traditional methods and modern technology to create a distinctive visual narrative.