The word “bloom” usually refers to a large swarm of jellyfish or an excessive growth of algae. Here Hajnoczky is referring to the explosion of plastic pollution in the world’s oceans. Her cyanotypes are inspired by renowned photographer-botanist Anna Atkins’s work with seaweed.
Julya Hajnoczky was born in Calgary and is a graduate of AUArts. She uses digital and analog photography to explore the complex relationships between humans and the natural world.
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