Step back into the 19th century and discov er how photography began. Wet plate collodion artist Kary Janousek traces the remarkable history of photography\, from its earliest experiments to t he invention of the tintype and beyond. Drawing on years of experience cre ating photographs using authentic 19th-century techniques\, she shares the science\, artistry\, and fascinating stories behind one of history's most influential inventions. Historical cameras\, photographs\, books\, and ph otographic equipment will be on display as part of the presentation.
\nKary Janousek is a Minnesota-based wet plate collodion photographer who began working with the historic process in 2019. Since then\, she has hel d 12 solo exhibitions\, self-published two photography books\, and complet ed her 2024 Silver Lining tour across historic sites in North Dakota and D eadwood\, South Dakota. Working primarily in natural light\, Janousek regu larly lectures\, demonstrates\, and teaches workshops. Her historically-in spired images are archived in eight Midwestern museums\, reflecting her co mmitment to preserving and sharing one of photography's earliest artistic traditions.
\nVisit Janousek's \;website to learn more about her work.
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