Material Memory Studio — Research
Material Research Library
A living archive of material references, historical sources, biomaterial experiments, pigments, binders, and artistic research — accumulated across 12 countries and ongoing studio practice.
Each entry includes what the material is, why artists use it, historical context, basic process, common failures, and Jay's own studio notes. The library grows with each workshop, residency, and research trip.
Field Research
Material Trips
Field research documentation — New York · Boston · and beyond
Browse by Category
Chlorophyll Printing
Sun-bleaching plant leaves to create photographic images through chlorophyll — 2–3 day UV exposure process
Anthotype
Plant pigment photography — spirulina, turmeric, red cabbage, beetroot exposed to UV until the image appears
Cyanotype — Blueprint Photography Process
Step-by-step cyanotype printing on paper, fabric, and glass — mix ferric ammonium citrate and potassium ferricyanide, expose to UV, develop in water. Botanical prints and photograms.
Learn & Make
From archive to studio — learn these materials in person
The research here forms the foundation of our workshops and 1:1 material consultations. If you want to work with a specific material — hands-on, in the studio — reach out.