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Barf to Beauty

Jul 11, 2010 01:00 PM

Ok, the word "barf" may be a little strong... but, c'mon, would you put a dead rat on your scanner bed?

Collection of small shrimp on a dark background.

British artist and photographer Steve Poxon's statement:

"The objects are scanned at a high resolution preserving a density of detail that is beyond the limits of the human eye. This places them almost into a hyper reality where the viewer feels like they can almost reach out and touch them. The verisimilitude of the images coupled with the choice of objects creates a confusing situation for the viewer; do they really want to examine these objects up close or do they want to relish in the detail of the disgusting and grotesque."

Inspired? More scanner photography + HowTo tips here.

Pattern of various insects on a white background.

Raw meat on a butcher's block.

Bees arranged in a repeating pattern on a white background.

A pattern of fish and crabs on a dark background.

Pattern of bees on a white background.

Colorful butterflies and leaves pattern on a black background.

A pattern of various bees on a white background.

A pattern of colorful flowers and rocks on a dark background.

Previously, Scan Your Face.

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