Linda Connor

Linda Connor’s image of the Hawaiian Kau Desert appears as if it was printed a hundred years ago or shot on a lunar field. Its evocative allure arises from both her subject matter and her technique. For more than twenty-five years, Connor has traveled to spiritually resonant places, photographing them with a large-format camera that enables her to capture incredible detail. Her 8 x 10 inch negatives are pressed directly against photosensitive paper and exposed under sunlight. The print is then put into baths of chemical toner to generate the rich, deep purple-brown hues. This process is much the same as that of 19th-century works.