Welcome to Tim Layton Fine Art
At Tim Layton Fine Art, I delve deep into the essence of photographic art, capturing thoughtful and profound narratives through the time-honored techniques of 19th-century wet plate collodion and precious metal contact printing methods.
I am currently dedicated to two significant projects: Pictorial Whispers and Missouri’s Grist Mills: A Collodion Chronicle.
For my Pictorial Whispers project, I make one-of-a-kind wet plate collodion ambrotypes. I create collodion dry plate negatives and platinum/palladium prints as well as collodion ambrotypes for my Missouri Grist Mill project.
Pictorial Whispers
“Pictorial Whispers” is a deeply personal photographic series where I work through the profound impact of losing my youngest daughter, Abby.
In my studio’s quiet solitude, I explore the landscapes of memory, loss, and healing through the timeless art of 19th-century wet plate collodion photography.
Pictorial Whispers is woven with the delicate threads of metaphors such as resilience, transformation, hope, solitude vs. community, legacy, connection, peace, acceptance, rebirth, and sacredness.
Missouri Grist Mills & Covered Bridges
I am embarking on an artistic journey to document Missouri’s last remaining historic grist mills and the four remaining covered bridges before they disappear.
Utilizing the historic wet plate collodion technique, prominent from the 1850s through the 1880s, this project aims to mirror the period when these mills and covered bridges were being constructed and thriving as community and industrial hubs. Through my lens, I strive to capture the enduring spirit and rich heritage of these iconic structures, preserving a pivotal chapter in Missouri’s history through a method that, like the covered bridges and mills themselves, requires meticulous handcrafting and a deep understanding of traditional techniques.
Learn more on the main Missouri Grist Mills & Covered Bridges project page.
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