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Solarization is a photographic technique in which the negative or positive film is partially or wholly reversed in tone. This creates a dramatic effect where light areas appear dark and vice versa. The technique was discovered by photographers Man Ray and Lee Miller in the early 20th century.

"The series 'Darklights' by Sebastian Edge draws on the horror cinema genre of 20th century, in which lighting and lens craft subvert and manipulate the viewers fear response. The emanating light appears dark rather than light, subverting the expectation of the old tungsten set light bulb".

Cadmium Standard Cell, 2019. This photograph captures a framed image of a vintage cadmium cell, a bygone relic of scientific instrumentation. The monolithic cylindrical form stands as a testament to the robust and functional design ethos of its era. Emblazoned with the mark of W.G. Pye & Co. Cambridge, the historical artifact speaks to a legacy of British engineering and innovation; an insight into the meticulous nature of scientific measurement, and a reflection on the beauty found in the tools that have propelled human understanding forward.

This print is printed on a vintage Kodak Ektalure paper, which itself contains traces of cadmium was discontinued by the late 90’s.

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