Rooted in Rock, Photographic Process Art by Caroline Roberts

Rooted in Rock explores a body of work by Caroline Roberts, whose alternative photographic processes of lumen and cyanotype printing create often unpredictable impressions inspired by the natural landscape. Working with the elements that make up the earth itself; acids, bases, water and salts, she captures the essence of her geologic subject matter. The exhibition is produced and presented in conjunction with the 2024 FotoFest Biennial.

Rooted in Rock encourages the viewer to consider the tactile nature of rocks that connect us with our physical world. The carefully arranged and layered rock cyanotypes draw inspiration from Japanese dry gardens. Layers of rock impressions are stitched together with thread representing tree roots wrapping around boulders within nature. The work evokes meditation and reflection as we associate roots and rocks with memories of place and time.