Rhiannon uses a vintage Polaroid SX70 camera to create what she calls ‘Polaroid paintings,’ an unusual technique which in recent years has become a recognised branch of photography in its own right. There are no computers involved other than in preparing the final giclée printing process.
The particular film used allows the manipulation of the emulsion for a short period to create a dreamlike image halfway between a photograph and a painting. It is unique and unrepeatable, projecting the individual vision of the artist in the same way as an original painting does. The photograph is then scanned and printed to create a much larger final image, which is presented as a limited or open edition giclée print.
"Rome in the rain"This is quote from Rhiannon taken from a recent interview by Andy Hays regarding the above image...
My favourite picture is very often the one I have just completed, but this one is a particular favourite. Its not one where I was “at the right place at the right time” - in fact it didn’t seem like the right time at all - it was raining heavily and I decided not to queue for ages in torrential rain to visit St Peter’s. Once I had decided on my shot I waited a good half hour or so until the people with the bright umbrellas were in the right place - then I retired to a nearby cafe for a cappucino and a dry place to do the manipulation.
Rhiannons exhibition at The Gallery Cafe is scheduled for September but in the meantime you can see more work on Rhainnons website
and updates on her blog
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