Matthew Larkin’s wet plate collodion suspension project

Posted 29 August, 2006 in Books & Publications + Photographers

Photographer Matt Larkin is working on a book of wet plate collodion ambrotypes documenting people doing ritual body suspension. While some may find the subject matter challenging, I find the photography incredibly compelling—it captures both the intensity and the peace that I’ve heard can come from the suspension experience.

You can see more of Larkin’s wet plate photographs in his gallery at AlternativePhotography.com.

Photos © copyright 2007 Black Barn Editions. Used with permission.

UPDATE: The book is out, I’ve posted a review and ordering information here.

Comments

Julie
January 5, 2007 at 6:43 pm

Okay Nicolai, I’m officially intrigued! I’m going to check out all those links.

stacy
March 19, 2007 at 3:27 pm

Your photography is gorgeous!! — love, a piercer in NYC

Vicky
May 14, 2007 at 7:40 am

I am in love with these.

John
February 16, 2010 at 11:51 am

Yo!!!

I didn’t know there were contemporary artist still doing wet plate? I am impressed.Keep up the work and archive the glass…

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