Freaky Forests: Works by Casey Roberts May 27, 2010

Whimsical cyanotype paintings by Indianapolis artist Casey Roberts mixing the familiar with eerie undertones. Cyanotype is a Civil-War-era process that yields vibrant blue images. With everyday items such as baking soda, bleach and peroxide, Roberts achieves a range of colors and textures through controlled chemical reactions. He repeats the process, adding many layers until the image is fully realized, often finishing with watercolor painting or a collage element.