Ella Barnes

Ella Barnes is a multimedia artist and educator working at the intersection of photography, sculpture, and collage through the cyanotype process. Using light-sensitive chemistry, she creates images without a camera, shaping light through shadow with sculpted materials and assembled objects. The resulting work explores a sky-like dimension, transmitting emotional content through luminous form and pattern. Her work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally.

As an educator, Ella is passionate about fostering creative discovery. She sees cyanotype as a meditative and wonder-inducing process—one that invites curiosity, presence, and experimentation. She is committed to expanding access to the process through workshops and online classes, making it more widely available. Ella lives in Brooklyn, New York, and regularly teaches in person at institutions like a Penumbra Foundation.

Website: https://www.ellabarnesart.com/
Instagram: @ellabeee

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