Jona
4x5 Tintype
Wet collodion on metal plate.
19th century process.
4x5 Tintype
Wet collodion on metal plate.
19th century process.
In the studio, capturing the portrait of this German nomadic writer felt like being at the heart of a grand opera. Each line on her face, every shadow and glimmer in her eyes, played like a note in a symphony—a reflection of stories lived and worlds traversed.
The collodion process, captured on a metal plate, became the stage for this performance. Each element—the silver reacting to light, the chemistry embracing the metal—merged into a raw and unfiltered testament to her essence. Just as an opera reveals layers of human experience, this portrait resonates with the depth of a life both rooted and unbound. More than a simple image, it’s a tribute to her spirit, her stories, and the beauty of encounters that remind us how art can echo across borders and eras.
Here’s to the storytellers, the wanderers, and the art that connects us in moments both fleeting and eternal.
