Cyanotype Art
Discover Chloe McCarrick's original cyanotypes, inspired by influential women from history.
Uncover the tales of inspirational female figures
What's the Story?
Themes of empowerment, natural history, and science run through each original cyanotype, constructing narratives from the lives of extraordinary, trailblazing woman.
About Chloe McCarrick
An Internationally Acclaimed Cyanotype Artist
Chloe is a British-born fine art photographer and mixed-media printmaker. Her work has been exhibited at the prestigious Le Salon Des Beaux-Art in Paris, Affordable Art Fair, and The Other Art Fair; curated by Saatchi Art, in London, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Bringing history to life
The Timeless Art of Cyanotype Printing
Cyanotype is a photographic printing process developed in the 19th century. A blue print is created by coating a surface with light-sensitive solution and exposing it to UV light.
New Cyanotypes
Women Who Broke the Mould
Original cyanotypes inspired by the game-changers, the visionaries, the free-thinkers, the leaders and the rebels of female history.
Ada Lovelace
A visionary mathematician, Ada Lovelace is celebrated as the first computer programmer for her work on Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine.
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart made history as the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, pushing the boundaries of aviation and inspiring generations to come.
Amy Johnson
British aviator Amy Johnson set new records when she became the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia, a remarkable feat in early aviation.
Athena
As the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare, Athena represented strategic thinking, craftsmanship, and protection, and was revered across ancient Greece.
Beatrix Potter
Famous for creating Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter was also a passionate naturalist and conservationist, preserving large areas of the English countryside.
Bessie Coleman
Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn a pilot’s license, broke racial and gender barriers in the world of aviation.
Boudicca
As the warrior queen of the Iceni tribe, Boudicca led a formidable rebellion against Roman rule in Britain, becoming a symbol of resistance.
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin revolutionised astronomy by proving that stars are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, a discovery that reshaped our understanding of the universe.
Dorothy Vaughan
As one of NASA’s first African American supervisors, Dorothy Vaughan played a pivotal role in the agency’s early space missions, specialising in complex mathematical calculations.
Florence Nightingale
A trailblazer in modern nursing, Florence Nightingale revolutionised healthcare with her work during the Crimean War, establishing standards that still influence the field today.
Gaia
In Greek mythology, Gaia, the personification of the Earth, was the mother of all life, giving birth to the Titans, the gods, and humanity.
Gertrude Ederle
Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel, broke both records and stereotypes, proving the endurance and strength of female athletes.
Jessie Isabelle Price
Jessie Isabelle Price, a pioneering American microbiologist, made groundbreaking contributions to avian health and disease prevention.
Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette, the ill-fated Queen of France, broke from the restrictive norms of her time, embracing a unique fashion sense and supporting artists and innovators.
Mary Jackson
As NASA’s first African American female engineer, Mary Jackson made history through her work on aerodynamics and space exploration.
Tiny Broadwick
Tiny Broadwick, a pioneering parachutist, became the first woman to jump from an airplane, innovating early parachute designs and techniques.
What's Your Type?
Adventures with Cyanotypes
Join me, a contemporary British cyanotype artist, on a journey through the cyanotype printing process and delve into my explorations of the world of cyanotype photography.
Supporting a Good Cause: Art for Silverlake Conservatory of Music with Flea, Beck and Santigold
I’m pleased to share that I contributed two pieces to an event supporting the Silverlake Conservatory of Music, an organisation that provides music education to students of all backgrounds.
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Creating Rachel Carson: Celebrating a Marine Conservation Pioneer
Rachel Carson was one of the 20th century’s most influential environmental voices. Her work as a marine biologist and author forever changed how we understand and protect the natural world.
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The Growing Influence of California on My Practice
Over the past several years, I’ve travelled extensively across California, captivated by its diverse landscapes and natural beauty.
Read more‘Emerging female artist to invest in now before she blows up.’
Rebecca Wilson
Chief curator at Saatchi Art
‘The cyanotype and gold leaf work is absolutely stunning.’
Create Magazine
Artist profile
‘I am really excited about McCarrick's exquisite circular cyanotypes, the process fascinates me.’
Affordable Art Fair Director
Elizabeth Dellert's one to watch
‘Ethereal pieces, art deco gold-flecked and aesthetically beautiful.’
Maison & Objet
Top 5 to watch
‘Full of mystery and narration, combined with a bold modern contemporary surrealism.’
Chief curator
Salon des beaux arts, Paris
An introduction to my practice