Postpartum Cyanotypes
Cyanotype
2023-ongoing
11” x 14” and 23” x 14”
During the first 18 months since her son was born, Stainman has assembled still lifes on cyanotype paper next to her window as a way of documenting this period of her life through the objects she uses. The cyanotypes take a full day to develop through the glass, echoing the time it takes to parent a child.
01/04/2024-01/05/2024: Plant Clippings, Nipple Formers, Embroidery Hoop
01/13/2024-01/14/2024: Ethernet Cable, Baby Toy, Dead Tulip
01/01/2024: Clogged Duct Vibrator, Champagne Bottle, Bank Envelope, Baby Sleep Books, Christmas Ornament, Dirty Paper Towel
01/27/2024: Greeting Cards, Plant Clippings, Coffee Cup
08/20/2024: I Don't Remember
06/03/2024: Nothing
04/19/2024: Wet Paper Towel, Pen for Journal, Dead Flower Stems, Baby Bottle Nipple
01/10/2024-01/11/2024: Champagne Bottle, Embroidery Hoop, Bottle Warmer, Plant Clippings, Lanolin
12/23-12/24: Hanukkah Menorah, Hanukkah Candles, Wine Bottle Cork, Saline Solution Bottle
12/18/2023-12/19/2023: Blood Pressure Cuff, Bottle Top, Lanolin, Saline Solution Bottle, Pacifier
12/20/2024-12/21/2024: Flower, Pollen, Plant Clippings, Christmas Ornaments, Hannukah Candles
3/1/25: Jewelry Pulled from Shelves
1/30/2024: Dead Tulips, Embroidery Hoop, Note from Pediatrician, Baby Bottle Cap, Wet Paper Towel
01/16/2024-01/17/2024: Bottle Warmer, Duckbill Pump Part, Flange Pump Part, Baby Bottle Top, Flange Insert Pump Part, Crumbled Paper Towel