Lamina and A Living Archive: A presentation by artists May Babcock and Lindsey Beal
Friday, May 12 at 9am PST • 12 Noon EST • 5pm BST
The Photography Network is excited to host a conversation between research-based artists May Babcock and Lindsey Beal, both located in the Providence area. The two will discuss their individual practices as well as their recent collaborations, Lamina and A Living Archive, experimental integrations of cyanotypes and anthotypes and creative papermaking techniques. The talk will explore their use of natural materials—such as pokeberries—in their papermaking and photographic processes and how their most recent project explores the larger histories of industry within New England.
May Babcock is an ecocentric artist who transforms sediment, seaweed, and excess plants into handmade paper, revealing the complexities of various waterways. Rooted in hand papermaking and place, her interdisciplinary practice reconnects people to the voice of the land and waters. Babcock exhibits nationally and internationally, installs public art at universities, airports, and historic sites, and has taught at the Rhode Island School of Design and School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University. She founded Paperslurry.com, a hand papermaking blog. www.maybabcock.com
Lindsey Beal is a photo-based artist in Providence, Rhode Island where she teaches at the Rhode Island School of Design. Her work examines historical American views on technology, parenting, and sexual & reproductive health, and how they reflect today’s political and social landscape. Committed to process, she connects her work to early photographic history and techniques, often incorporating sculptural photographs, hand paper making, or artist books into her work.
Photography Network is proud to present this virtual program. Please register for the Zoom event here.
May Babcock and Lindsey Beal, Flax, 2022. Anthotype with pokeberry emulsion on cotton/unbleached abaca blend paper
This program is generously supported by the Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation.
Photography Network membership is required to attend. To become a member, sign up here: Register here for the event on Friday, May 12, 9 AM PST / 12 Noon EST / 5 PM BST. The event will be recorded and made available for a limited time. Please email photography.network.board@gmail.com to obtain a password-protected link to the recording.