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CYANOTYPES

laVie en Bleu

"We travel the world capturing the beauty of blue through the prism of Cyanotype Photography"

Cyanotype photography by Kyano Creative Studio

NEW COLLECTION

ELEMENTS

EARTH, AIR, WATER, FIRE 

These ancient forces shape the world around us and sustain life. Each element carries its own energy, yet together they create the delicate balance of nature. For our ancestors, these elements were more than just physical forces; they were sacred beings, living spirits that connected all life. Not to be controlled or used, but to be respected and understood.

 

The 4 Elements inspired us to create this cyanotype series, inviting you to explore the beauty and power of these elemental forces. Each piece offers a contemplative journey into the interconnectedness of all life, encouraging a renewed sense of wonder and respect for the natural world.

OUR COLLECTIONS

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Sea world cyanotype phototgraphy by Kyano Creative Studio

RÊVERIES
NOMADES

2020 Photography Collection

Iceland cyanotype phototgraphy by Kyano Creative Studio

ICELAND

2019 Photography Collection

Botanical cyanotype phototgraphy by Kyano Creative Studio

CUEILLIR OU ACCUEILLIR ?

2021 Photography Collection

Animal cyanotype phototgraphy by Kyano Creative Studio

CYCLADES

2017 Photography Collection

EXHIBITIONS
Cyanotype phototgraphy by Kyano Creative Studio

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OUR STORY
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our Story

Kyano Studio is an artistic duo created by Charles and Dora. 

Photography and textiles are the media of their creative expression.

Kyano was born 7 years ago with a simple desire to create cyanotype collections inspired by their journeys around the world. 

 

Born in Greece, Dora is a designer, an artist, and an integral coach. 

Charles is a French cinematographer and photographer.

Mother Nature is their ultimate source of inspiration, their muse. 

Together, they travel, capturing shades and hues, the depth and magic of the sky.

 

"This first impulse pushed us much further than what we have ever imagined, towards new horizons...

The color blue chose us."

THE TECHNIQUE
Cyanotype photography by Kyano Studio

the Cyanotype

The photochemical cyanotype printing process (from the Greek kyanos which means blue) is one of the oldest photographic processes. It was discovered in 1842 by the English scientist and astronomer Sir John Frederick Herschel. At the time, the deep blue characteristic of the cyanotype made it uncommon, it was then unacceptable to present a landscape or portrait with this technique.
Despite everything, it found its place in technical circles, used for the reproduction, at low cost, of plans and technical drawings for which the color blue had little importance.
The English botanist Anna Atkins, probably the world's first female photographer, used the cyanotype in her work from the mid-19th century.
More recently, the cyanotype has been rediscovered by artistic circles as a technique with an interesting aesthetic.
The process begins with the manufacture of the reagent, a liquid chemistry mixing ferric ammonium citrate and potassium ferricyanide. This chemistry is then applied with a brush to a paper, we then obtain a paper sensitive to light. Once the paper is dry, the negative is affixed to the paper and then exposed under a UV light source. All that remains is to rinse the print with water and let it dry.
180 years after its discovery, the technique remains unchanged but current digital technologies open up new perspectives.
Indeed, the cyanotype is a contact printing technique, there is no enlargement of the negative, the size of the print is therefore identical to that of the negative. Current digital printing technologies make it possible to produce a negative from a digital file and thus offer the possibility of obtaining very large negatives and therefore large prints that would have been unthinkable to produce from negatives. traditional film cameras.

Floral cyanotype par Kyano Studio

our Botanicals

Since the beginning of the Kyano adventure, flowers, plants, and nature have inspired us with their beauty, richness, and simplicity. Today more than ever they show us the way, push us to move forward, grow and exist despite constraints, and engulf ourselves in the interstices!

We need lightness and beauty more than ever, to feed ourselves positively in these troubled times.

With this new collection, we invite you to discover our journey

to the graceful world of  - FLOWERS -

our Voyages

Our creative journey started somewhere in the Mediterranean Sea.

We flew high above clouds and majestic mountains.

We dove deep into cold waters, roaring rivers, and blue oceans.

We knelt to humbly observe the smallest of creatures.

We saw the land boiling and smoking but also covered by tons of ice.

We saw nature transform, bloom, and grow.

We paused to breathe and connect with our planet Earth.

We take it all in and we capture the striking beauty that surrounds us through the cyanotype technique.

 

Cyanotype photography is similar to poetry for us. It conveys all the words we are unable to express. The deep Prussian blue opens the door to a parallel world and adds a mystical element to the subject. This monochromatic effect invites the eye to rest and wander to imaginary worlds. We invite you to escape reality and find peace and beauty through this powerful color.

Iceland cyanotype by Kyano Studio
Animal photography Costa Rica by Kyano Studio

Animals

Animals, whether domestic or wild, inspire us with their beauty, diversity, and simplicity. Each species, from the tiniest insect to the most majestic mammal, teaches us valuable lessons about resilience, adaptation, and harmonious coexistence with nature. They invite us to explore every corner of our planet, to appreciate the richness of the fauna around us. Animals remind us of the importance of preserving our environment and living in harmony with all forms of life.

Cyanotype abstract print by Kyano Studio

our Abstracts

Thanks to our macro lenses we were able to look closely at the magical creatures of our planet and discover a brand-new world of textures and details. From butterflies to feathers and plants, the possibilities are endless... 

We invite you to dive deep into this Prussian blue and lose perspective of size and reality. 

our Textile Prints

The clothes we wear, go with us around the world. What we wear leaves an impression on others.

The color blue chose us; Between the ocean and sky, we walk along paths leading to a discovery of the world and ourselves. The journey is defined not by the destination but rather the documentation of life lived. Our clothing is embedded with story and memory — worn for every season, packed in a suitcase, adding color and leaving impressions. We believe that clothing is more than fabric. It creates an atmosphere to be danced in, worn and washed along the adventure of life.

The theme of our second collection was “Soleil beu”. It’s a photography collection developed with the cyanotype technique. Cyanotype is the origin of all of our patterns and prints applied to fabric, ceramic and paper.

All photos were taken in the Cyclades and, more precisely, on the islands of Antiparos, Paros, Folegandros, and Santorini.

Cyanotype textile print by Kyano Studio
Cyanotype textile print by Kyano Studio
Cyanotype photography by Kyano Studio

our Exhibitions

We had the chance to exhibit our work in France throughout the years through solo or collective exhibitions. 

We were honored to be invited by galleries such as "Galerie À L'Écu De France"

and the museum "Musée départemental Stéphane Mallarmé". 

Exhibitions are so precious to us because we get to connect with people and share our work with them in person. Receiving their feedback, noticing how visitors respond to our collections and how a single cyanotype can transform their emotional state, these are the reasons we keep on creating art. 

  • April 2017, Solo Exhibition, Galerie “le 102”, Paris

  • April 2018, Solo Exhibition “Soleil bleu”, Galerie “le 102”, Paris

  • December 2019, Solo Exhibition “Iceland”, Galerie “le 102”, Paris

  • January 2020, Solo Exhibition “Iceland”, Galerie “Bliss”, Paris

  • March 2020, Collective Exhibition “Reveries Nomades”, Galerie “le 102”, Paris

  • December 2021, Solo Exhibition “Cueillir ou Accueillir”, Galerie “Espace Bleu”, Paris

  • October 2020, Collective Exhibition “SELAH, LE MURMURE DU SILENCE”, Galerie "Espace Tessalonia", Paris

  • February 2021, Collective Exhibition "Resilience au delà de l'hiver", Galerie “Bliss”, Paris

  • April 2022, Collective Exhibition “Bleu puissance 3”, Galerie “le 102”, Paris

  • December 2022, Solo Exhibition “Sur les ailes du vent”, Galerie “le 102”, Paris

  • Juin 2022, Collective Exhibition “BLEU”, Galerie “À l’ecu de France”, Viroflay

  • Juin 2023, Collective Exhibition “Azur, poèmes et cyanotypes”, Musée STÉPHANE MALLARMÉ, Vulaines-sur-Seine

  • April 2024, Solo Exhibition “Jungle”, Galerie “le 102”, Paris

TESTIMONIALS

Testimonials

"Toutes les choses qu’on aime ont un parfum qui nous transporte. Toutes les choses qu’on aime ont un son qui nous fait voyager, mais surtout, toutes les choses qu’on aime ont une singularité, une couleur qui nous fait vibrer, une vraie poésie pour l’œil et l’esprit.

Celle-la ne ressemble à rien d’autre qu’à un rêve éveillé, parce qu’elle raisonne à l’infini et s’immortalise avec délicatesse sur un encart de coton qui encapsule et protège à merveille un souvenir.

La puissance de cette teinte prussienne n’a d’égal que la générosité de ce duo qui fait naître pour vous ces « kyanotypes », refuge d’une énergie bleue et essentielle qui coupe le souffle."

- François Lapointe -

Photographe - Réalisateur - Producteur

 

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Contact

Thank you for taking the time to dive deep into our world. If our blue aesthetic sparked some creative ideas for you, send us an email, and let's see how we can co-create together! We are always open and receptive to new collaborations and we can't wait to hear from you!

Our email: info@kyano-studio.com

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