Alun Kirby’s work addresses memory; specifically, he responds to and investigates philosophical and psychological theories of memory and self.

His work often incorporates the cyanotype process. This technique, dating from the 1840s, is in itself a memory of the birth of photography. There are no negatives, no copies; each piece is a unique physical interpretation.

Like memory, Alun's use of cyanotype is reconstructive rather than reproductive. He uses cyanotype to capture experience rather than individual moments, as seen particularly clearly in the metamorphogram series.

Alun’s background in scientific research led to studying the work of philosophers and scientists examining the relationship between memory, self and imagination.
He has learnt much from his collaboration with York Minds & Voices, an exceptional group of people living with dementia.

Alun’s work is held in private collections from Sweden to Australia, and many places in between. Contact details can be found here.