Medical illustrations from 1790 to 1910 were created through a collaboration between physicians and artists. These illustrations, often based on deceased bodies, provided a subjective depiction of medical conditions that were distant from the patients' lived experiences. Using modern techniques typically employed in photorealism, we aimed to replicate the aesthetic of medical illustrations from that era.
A collaboration with makeup artist Victoria Poland
Through the lens of photography and the transformative art of makeup, we explore the historical significance of medical illustration, its role in understanding diseases, and the emotional impact it can convey to viewers.
The Sick Rose"draws inspiration from “The Sick Rose: Disease and the Art of Medical Illustration” by Richard Barnett, published by Thames & Hudson.
