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Bay Laurel Diptych: Two 40 x 26" original cyanotypes/ 40x52" | Photography by Christine So. Item composed of paper in boho or japandi style
Bay Laurel Diptych: Two 40 x 26" original cyanotypes/ 40x52" | Photography by Christine So. Item composed of paper in boho or japandi style
Bay Laurel Diptych: Two 40 x 26" original cyanotypes/ 40x52" | Photography by Christine So. Item composed of paper in boho or japandi style
Bay Laurel Diptych: Two 40 x 26" original cyanotypes/ 40x52" | Photography by Christine So. Item composed of paper in boho or japandi style
Bay Laurel Diptych: Two 40 x 26" original cyanotypes/ 40x52" | Photography by Christine So. Item composed of paper in boho or japandi style
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Bay Laurel Diptych: Two 40 x 26" original cyanotypes/ 40x52" | Photography by Christine So. Item composed of paper in boho or japandi style

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Christine So

Bay Laurel Diptych: Two 40 x 26" original cyanotypes/ 40x52" - Photography

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Price $1,950 Original Retail

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Estimated Arrival: March 21, 2026
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DimensionsWeight
40H x 52W in
101.6H x 132.08W cm
Combine total unframed dimensions: 40" h x 52" w.
Once framed to 30" wide each, they will span over 60" (5 feet) horizontally with a gap between them.

(TWO original cyanotypes on paper, 40 x 26 inches each, total of 40 x 52 inches)

UFRAMED.

NOTE: All the Bay Laurel and Night Laurel prints are 4 inches WIDER than the Chinese Elm prints of the same height (40 inches).

Images of the prints here as framed are just to give a sense of how much wall they would cover once framed with a gap between them. The width of each 26" wide print would increase to at least 30 inches once framed, so the span is over 60 inches (5 feet or 180cm) when including a gap between the two panels.

These are two separate cyanotypes (unique monotypes) made using the same tree branches flipped over facing the opposite direction, the result being a symmetrical mirror image.

Every botanical cyanotype I make is unique made using fresh cut plants and trees laid in that exact composition on the hand-coated light-sensitive paper only once then exposed to sunlight. These are branches of a native California Bay Laurel tree which grows all over the hills east of San Francisco.

Hand-printed on heavy 100% cotton Arches watercolor paper.
Deckled edges which look nice if float framed without a mat.

Category: Photography

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Item Bay Laurel Diptych: Two 40 x 26" original cyanotypes/ 40x52"
Created by Christine So
As seen in Creator's Studio, Oakland, CA
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Christine So
Meet the Creator
Wescover creator since 2023
From Deep in the Woods: Original Acrylic and Oil paintings and Hand-Printed Cyanotypes

Christine So is a native San Franciscan painter, photographer and printmaker living across the bay next to a redwood forest in the hills of Oakland, California. Her paintings and cyanotypes have been commissioned by Mayo Clinic, Ritz-Carlton, Kimpton Hotels, Starbucks, MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, UTMB Hospital in Galveston and purchased by private collectors in 15 countries, among them, Timothée Chalamet.

Her calm, monochromatic, nature-inspired works on paper are not printed with ink but are actually a form of photography from the 1800s. She works in the antique photographic process of cyanotypes, creating abstract and botanical monotypes in shades of blue as well as landscape photographs of the foggy woods where she lives. The plants used in her one-off prints are cut from her own garden or found in the woods nearby and printed on pure cotton watercolor paper.

No two botanical cyanotype prints are alike. Only her landscape photographs developed using giant negatives and the same cyanotype chemicals are replicable, yet even those hand-printed photographs each differ slightly.

Most of the works listed here on Wescover.com are unframed works on paper, specifically cyanotypes. There are a number of paintings in acrylic and oils on canvas as well. Most artworks are not framed, but a rare few are. Please read the entire description.

NOTE: Most of the works on paper are sold unframed --although the display photos may depict them as framed on a virtual wall to give a sense of their eventual size once a mat and frame are added. Take note of the item's description before purchasing.

Creator Reviews

12 Creator reviews

5.0

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Dana Mitchell

June 5, 2023
Christine has such a connection to nature and the ability to translate that into beautiful pieces of art. Her cyanotypes are created with found materials from the natural world. Created in the 19th century, cyanotypes are so striking with their deep blues and real emphasis on the subject matter. They seem so modern, yet are rooted in history. I love that Christine creates permanence of objects she often finds in the foothills around her home. Her pieces are wonderful, and she is lovely to work with.
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Jet Justi

May 10, 2023
I own three of Christine’s cyanotype photograph paintings and another of her earlier acrylic work. Christine has an exceptional eye for composition and a keen sense of how to create a striking image using this technique. I find she is constantly exploring interesting and fresh ways to showcase the uniqueness, versatility and beauty of her cyanotype. I especially love the way her pieces capture the light and shadows often evoking moody blues, eerie, brooding and mysterious atmospheres. Her forest landscapes are filled with a sense of stillness and solitude , an eerie beauty which I’m always drawn to. These are my favorite pieces of hers.
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Suzanne Fong

May 8, 2023
I love Christine's art and buy something different every time she has a show. The blue cyanotypes of nature are so soothing and peaceful. She's always updating her styles and collections, so there's always something more to add to my collection.
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Michelle Cavender

April 26, 2023
Christine is a joy to work with! Her beautiful, nature-inspired art is peaceful and lovely! The colors are so calming and fit perfectly in our 1950s cabin. I couldn't be happier with my choice... it makes me smile every time I look at it!
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deb cooksey

April 26, 2023
I have been collecting the work of this talented artist for several years. The large botanical here has become a cherished possession. All her pieces add warmth, calm and light to my home. Just looking at them makes me smile.
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michelle croke

April 25, 2023
I have purchased a few pieces from Christine ranging from cyanotypes to painted works. Her works are beautiful, detailed, and a great addition to my home.
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Kate Evans

April 25, 2023
I loved working with Christine! She brought years of experience as well as her creative talent to our project. We weren't quite sure how the branches we provided her were going to translate but she did such an extensive exploration that we got the artwork we absolutely love! We're so happy to have worked with Christine.
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Hector Perez

April 25, 2023
I ordered one of Christine So’s abstract cyanotypes for a recording studio because we needed something soothing and organic in a studio space that is defined by technology and rigidity. Christine’s artwork has a unique perspective, a perfect balance between abstract and biomorphic modernity. And the color is rich and deep, and seemed to fit any wall, but it landed nicely in a warm wood panel-lined recording booth. We noticed her careful attention to detail, both in the artwork and her framing. We also appreciated her very careful packaging, which ensured the artwork was delivered in unblemished condition. Overall we’re extremely happy with our purchase.
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Robert Fuller

April 25, 2023
Christine So's cyanotypes transport the beholder to a world of serenity.
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Debbie Bamberger

April 25, 2023
When I first saw this glorious yellow painting, I knew I wanted it for my house in Maine. It’s so sunny and warm, and it just makes me feel good to see it. Christine is so talented.
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Adam Collier Noel

April 25, 2023
The minute I saw Christine’s stunning pieces I knew I has to purchase a series. Her innovative cyanotype techniques offer an imaginative and modern interpretation on the antiquated photographic process. The elegant simplicity of the artists nature inspired subject matter is fitting for all homes and personal styles.
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Alexandra Mathias

April 25, 2023
I adore my Cyanotype and Christine is absolutely lovely to work with 💙
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