Plaster casts of Heart

Artist: Tara Sellios

Never been a fan of photography. Be it looking or shooting. The macabre beauty that is shown in Sellios' work is so fascinating I had to take the time to place her upon my blog.



From “Lessons of Impermanence”
From "Seven Evil Thoughts"

From "Retribution"
From "Impulses"

Alginate Molds

Firstly I made alginate molds to ensure I keep as much detail as I could from the sections of offal.

 

The Night of Blood and Guts

SO having chosen my subject of choice Off  I went to the market ... I bought all this offal for £20. I have two large carrier bags full. I think that proves the point that no matter how bad a recession everyone can afford a little meat in their diet.

 

 

 

I also bought myself some brand new Tupperware and a surgical scalpel and blades. This photo is in our kitchen much to my housemates despair..

HEART

Handling a heart you can actually feel how much is differs from other offal. This muscles pumps blood around a pigs body all day every day of its life. It was tough and rubbery and the size of a baby's head.

[cross section]

Clots ran through arteries which were pulled out and disposed of