I used acetone transfer printing on some photos that I took during my 2023 field campaign on Svalbard. The nebulous result beautifully captures the hazy quality of faraway mountains and glaciers seen through kilometers of skyline- and tree-free Arctic air. It also beautifully touches upon the liminal nature of Arctic ecosystems undergoing fundamental seasonal and climatic change, and the vague remnants of past settlements and activities on the archipelago.

Acetone transfer printing is very fun to try at home, since it requires little else other than images (that you have to print mirrored!), acetone or nail polish remover and a spoon. The acetone can be applied in various densities, brush strokes or patterns, and multiple images can be transferred over each other. I personally like to use a printing press to achieve even pressure, although working with the backside of a spoon or gives you more detailed control over the application of the image. Be sure to work with the windows open though!