Explore the intriguing technique of solarigraphy, where everyday materials transform into cameras that record the sun's journey. Participants learn to construct their own light-sensitive devices, creating unique images that reveal the imperceptible passage of time. This workshop provides a hands-on introduction to a creative and accessible art form, guided by an expert.
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This workshop introduces participants to the unusual photographic technique of solarigraphy, where images are created using simple materials like light-sensitive paper and a small box, capturing the sun's movement over days, weeks, or months. Participants will create their own solarigraphy camera and learn how to make them at home.
The workshop 'Solarigraphy, or How to Catch the Sun' offers an immersive introduction to a unique photographic technique that allows for the capture of the sun's movement over extended periods, from days to months. Using basic materials such as light-sensitive paper and a small film canister or box, participants will explore how to create 'sun-painted' images that reveal the usually imperceptible passage of time. The session is led by Marcin Kulikowski, who shares his expertise and the joy derived from this accessible art form. Attendees will construct their own solarigraphy camera during the workshop and receive instructions on how to replicate the process independently at home. The resulting cameras can be left to expose at the Łazienki Królewskie, with the developed photographs later to be exhibited at the Ecological Education Center. This workshop is part of an educational program for the exhibition 'Splendor of Power. The Witts on the Throne of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.' The sun, a universal symbol of light, warmth, and the cycles of nature, has historically been used to signify the grandeur and splendor of rulers. This thematic connection highlights how solar motifs were employed in the modern era to emphasize royal magnificence, exemplified by Louis XIV, the 'Sun King,' and similarly referenced in Polish-Lithuanian contexts, such as the description of the death of Augustus II as the 'mortal sunset of the Most Serene Sun.'
Admission is 15 PLN per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance after reservation. Reservations can be made via email to [email protected]. The ticket office in Podchorążówka is open from Tuesday to Thursday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and from Friday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The number of participants is limited to 15. Information regarding Polish Sign Language interpretation is also available via email.
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