{"id":9,"date":"2024-09-16T12:36:11","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T12:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beta.juliemcmahon.co.uk\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2024-09-16T20:37:51","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T20:37:51","slug":"9-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/beta.juliemcmahon.co.uk\/?page_id=9","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#10192d;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide wp-container-content-3 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color has-heading-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-bbf791af7018eafea054dffd6eac0028\" style=\"line-height:1.2\">About Me<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8a73f04fd4978a1cf30af01fffe0eb05 wp-container-content-1\">Welcome to my world, where heritage meets innovation, and art transcends the ordinary. I am Julie McMahon, an artist and designer passionate about Cyanotype, an historic photographic technique that transforms the ephemeral into the eternal, capturing the essence of nature&#8217;s delicate beauty with unrivalled precision and grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3609d16a5b637159d1742d0e2a08f5e4 wp-container-content-2\">Rooted in a profound appreciation for the timeless craft of Cyanotype, my journey began with a desire to preserve the intricate beauty of the natural world. Drawing inspiration from the Victorian era, when this process was first developed, I have honed my craft, blending traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics. My work is a celebration of the meticulous artistry and dedication required to create pieces that are both visually stunning and deeply meaningful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-2 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--c8a8d6aafa4168cbf1a2fddc49994dbd\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/beta.juliemcmahon.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240804-P1037049-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.75;object-fit:cover;width:385px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta.juliemcmahon.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240804-P1037049-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/beta.juliemcmahon.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240804-P1037049-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beta.juliemcmahon.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240804-P1037049-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/beta.juliemcmahon.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240804-P1037049-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/beta.juliemcmahon.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240804-P1037049-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The Artistry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p>At the heart of my practice lies an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and authenticity. Each Cyanotype lampshade is meticulously handcrafted, using the finest materials and techniques historical and innovated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>This labour-intensive process involves coating paper or fabric with light-sensitive solution, arranging natural objects, and exposing them to sunlight to create ethereal blueprints. The result is a unique work of art that captures the fleeting beauty of nature in exquisite detail.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/beta.juliemcmahon.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240804-P1037104-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta.juliemcmahon.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240804-P1037104-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/beta.juliemcmahon.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240804-P1037104-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beta.juliemcmahon.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240804-P1037104-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/beta.juliemcmahon.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240804-P1037104.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default wp-container-content-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/beta.juliemcmahon.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cropped-brushsolution-scaled-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta.juliemcmahon.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cropped-brushsolution-scaled-1-edited.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/beta.juliemcmahon.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cropped-brushsolution-scaled-1-edited-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beta.juliemcmahon.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cropped-brushsolution-scaled-1-edited-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/beta.juliemcmahon.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cropped-brushsolution-scaled-1-edited-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/beta.juliemcmahon.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cropped-cropped-make-lampshade-scaled-2-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta.juliemcmahon.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cropped-cropped-make-lampshade-scaled-2-edited.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/beta.juliemcmahon.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cropped-cropped-make-lampshade-scaled-2-edited-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beta.juliemcmahon.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cropped-cropped-make-lampshade-scaled-2-edited-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/beta.juliemcmahon.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cropped-cropped-make-lampshade-scaled-2-edited-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Me Welcome to my world, where heritage meets innovation, and art transcends the ordinary. 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