Deciding that paint isn't a personal enough material, artist Jordan Eagles decided to work with blood in his BLOOD/SPIRIT exhibition. The works in his creepy collection obsessively use animal blood to create amazing patterns. In order to avoid oxidation and maintain the brilliant red color, Eagles preserved each of his paintings in plexiglass and UV resin.
The inspiration behind Eagles's use of blood comes from his interest in exploring concepts of death and the spirit. According to Eagles, his works are "embodying transformation, regeneration, and an allegory of death to life." BLOOD/SPIRIT was created using blood layering, heating, burning and aging. In addition, Eagles also manipulated light in some of his works to project surreal patterns.
The BLOOD/SPIRIT collection is currently on display at St.Louis's Museum of Contemporary Religious Art.
What's Driving This Trend
- Blood-infused Art
- Artists and creators can explore the use of blood as a unique and personal material for their creations.
- Transgressive Mediums
- Experimenting with unconventional materials like blood can push the boundaries of traditional art and challenge viewers' perceptions.
- Spiritual Themes in Art
- Exploring concepts of death and the spirit through art can create thought-provoking and immersive experiences for audiences.
Who This Affects Most
- Contemporary Art
- The contemporary art industry can embrace the use of blood as a medium to foster innovation and provoke discussion.
- Museum and Exhibition
- Museums and exhibition spaces can curate shows focusing on transgressive mediums and spiritual themes in art to attract audiences seeking unique experiences.
- Material Sciences
- Material scientists can explore the preservation and manipulation of blood as a medium in art, pushing the boundaries of traditional preservation methods.
