Plates

Through this ongoing collection of photographs, Jessica explores the complexities of heritage, time, and identity, offering a space for reflection on the human experience as it unfolds amidst the ever-changing tides of life. Each photograph serves as an ode to the elemental forms of life, where the absence of color draws us closer to the weight of moments captured in time. The silence that permeates each frame invites pause and reflection, offering a contemplative space where inner experiences resonate with the world around us.


Amidst technological revolutions, photography has not only survived but evolved, transitioning from analog to digital while retaining its essence. This journey celebrates the resilience of a timeless craft by recording the photographs in their original digital format. They are then preserved as unique, one-of-a-kind works of art, authenticated on the blockchain through a single smart contract. The practice of numbering the images as ‘plates’ echoes the traditional term used for cataloging original photographic works.


Adding a tangible dimension to these narratives, analog prints are introduced as meticulously crafted counterparts of the original digital works. Formed through a direct chemical reaction with light and material—a process that mirrors the way early photographs were created—these editions offer a physical manifestation of the art while remaining inherently tied to their original digital format. They invite the viewer to reflect on the coexistence and interplay between digital originality and tangible replication. This exploration unites innovation with tradition, weaving a narrative that echoes through art’s history, where timeless artistry finds its modern voice.
Digital works authenticated on artist's contract CARDELUCCI.  Read more about her process.
Plates