Dutch Artist Chantal Rens Creates Bizarre Works of Art
Zoe Badley — August 2, 2010 — Art & Design
References: chantalrens.blogspot & bumbumbum.me
The first image of the gallery is sure to leave your skin crawling; there’s no doubt that the collages of Dutch artist Chantal Rens are bizarre. Each one takes on a whole new life as she creates these surreal images, almost intentionally to evoke disgust or bewilderment.
Some featured shots include a woman’s back infested with something resembling maggots, another has a man’s face replaced by a dog's, and even headless tourists are thrown into the mix. Be sure to check out the gallery for more intense imagery.
Some featured shots include a woman’s back infested with something resembling maggots, another has a man’s face replaced by a dog's, and even headless tourists are thrown into the mix. Be sure to check out the gallery for more intense imagery.
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