Julie McMahon | Botanical Cyanotypes Lampshades & Art

Julie McMahon is a photographic artist whose work explores the interplay between light-sensitive chemistry and the natural world. By refining the 19th-century Cyanotype process into a modern fine-art practice, Julie creates pieces that celebrate the beauty and unpredictability of Cyanotypes on silk and paper.

Her signature works, Cyanotype lampshades, are created using her handmade botanical designs on silk. The ephemeral silk is perfectly complimented with lamp stands of hand-forged iron. In an era of mass production Julie’s work stands as a testament to the enduring value of heritage skills and artisanal craftsmanship.

Reimagining traditional techniques for a modern audience, Julie infuses each Cyanotype silk print with a sophisticated elegance. Her work is designed for discerning interiors, offering a timeless dialogue between the ephemeral silk and the permanent iron.

For the Bridgnorth Art Trail, Julie would present a curated selection of her lampshades, wall art including framed original Cyanotypes alongside her limited edition series of Giclée prints of wet Cyanotypes in process. Each piece is a botanical study using plants grown and gathered in the Shropshire landscape.

Julie McMahon Beautiful Bespoke Cyanotype Lampshades and Art