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Ashlee Whitehead is an emerging artist based in Canberra. Her practice focuses on the cyanotype process, traditionally known for its Prussian blue colour. After recently graduating with Honours from the ANU School of Art & Design, she began exploring how introducing multiple layers of colour can transform a monochromatic cyanotype. Using natural dyes, she investigates how different tones interact within a single image. Through this process, she looks at how layering colour can change the mood of an image, creating images that go beyond the traditional blue cyanotype.
Giordana Genero is a practicing designer, photographer, glass maker, and artist. Giordana recently graduated with first class Honours in Design in 2025 at the Australian National University. Her practice includes exploring different skills and materials, and how they can be intertwined to create new and meaningful works. During her bachelor degree in design, Giordana was a member and part of the leadership team of the Interhall Arts Committee at ANU, where she assisted in the organisation and running of notable art-based events on campus. She was also a council member of the 2024 National Gallery of Australia Youth Council. Giordana is currently taking a gap year, where she will expand her skill set, and also prepares for her upcoming solo exhibition in Myrtleford, Victoria. Her ambitions for next year is to commence her PhD.
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Dark Matter 2026 is our annual residency program supporting artists working with darkroom-based and alternative photographic processes.
