About

Short Bio

I am a cyanotype artist whose work celebrates the environment by combining elements from nature and repurposed materials.

Statement

   Suzi Hyden Artist Statement

I am a cyanotype artist whose work celebrates the environment by combining elements from nature and repurposed materials.
   The fields, woods, and streams are my oldest, closest companions, and Mother Nature has always been my muse. My artistic expression stems from my love of nature and celebrates the riches that grow from the Earth. I use native wildflowers and other objects I find in nature to create my cyanotypes, which are also known as sun printing or blueprinting.   
   Because cyanotypes are a non-silver photographic method, it is non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Plus, cyanotypes use the environmental elements of sunshine and water, thus creating my perfect match of medium and content. 
   In addition, I show my love for nature by repurposing materials for my art. I often use vintage fabrics, papers, and metal as the substrates and framing for my cyanotypes.  It is my goal to give new life to old goods through creative reuse.