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.
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
Lumen Print
Photographic paper exposed to sunlight without chemicals — unpredictable, organic colour from direct contact with objects and plants
Watergram
Photography through water movement — glass, water, photographic paper, and flash light
Cyanotype
Blueprint photography on paper and glass — ferric ammonium citrate and potassium ferricyanide, UV exposure, water development
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.