Sunlight Uncovers Crystal Designs in Cyanotypes of Crumpled Paper Tessellations

Fritz Horstman’s latest exhibition, “Folded Worlds,” features his groundbreaking work with alternative photographic techniques, especially cyanotype and platinum-palladium printing. Utilizing these approaches, Horstman converts basic sheets of paper into complex compositions that tread the line between two and three dimensions, echoing architectural structures or natural vistas. His investigation of folding as both a theme and a technique facilitates interactions among light and material, culminating in artworks that illustrate the fleeting convergence of shape, light, and shadow.

The exhibition showcases some of his most substantial works to date, highlighting the tangible and immersive qualities of the pieces. Hosted at Municipal Bonds, San Francisco, “Folded Worlds” is open until April 25, 2026, demonstrating Horstman’s commitment to experimental photography. By employing methods that evade digital intervention, Horstman produces distinctive, handcrafted images that question conventional standards of accuracy in photography.

Horstman’s creations invite viewers to connect with the materiality and texture of his folded shapes, advancing photography beyond its representational function into a realm of transformation and material expression.