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Using glass and neon, Jessica Lloyd-Jones has created a series of sculptures inspired by biological electricity, the prescence of natural electrical activity in the human body.
About Anatomical Neon:
Blown glass human organs encapsulate inert gases displaying different colours under the influence of an electric current. The human anatomy is a complex, biological system in which energy plays a vital role. Brain Wave conveys neurological processing activity as a kinetic and sensory, physical phenomena through its display of moving electric plasma. Optic Nerve shows a similar effect, more akin to the blood vessels of the eye and with a front ‘lens’ magnifiying the movement and the intensity of light. Heart is a representation of the human heart illuminated by still red neon gas. Electric Lungs is a more technically intricate structure with xenon gas spreading through its passage ways, communicating our human unawareness of the trace gases we inhale in our breathable atmosphere.
First picture: Mind = Blown.
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Animals Inside and Out and Frozen In Time
From the same team that created “Bodies: the Exhibition,” a new exhibition at the Natural History Museum of London peels away the skin of hundreds of species to reveal their anatomies.
“Animal Inside Out” opens in London on April 6, 2012 and runs until Sept. 16, 2012. It features about 100 specimens displaying the structure of many creatures.
The animals were preserved using the technique of plastination which was used by Gunther von Hagens in the “Body Worlds” exhibit.
Here, a woman examines a plastination of a shark.Booking my ticket to London in 3…2…1…
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Eric Franklin. Neon Skeleton.
Portland-based sculptor Eric Franklin constructs stunning (if not slightly disconcerting) anatomical light structures that are fully hollow and filled with ionized krypton, causing them to glow similar to a neon light. The glass skeleton above, Embodiment, is my jaw-dropping favorite of this series. The piece took over 1,000 hours of work over a two year period and is actually built from 10 separate units of glass formed from borosilicate glass tubing.
You can see much more of Franklin’s work on his website, and if you liked this also check out the work of Jessica Lloyd-Jones. Photos above courtesy Brad Carlile. (via my amp goes to 11) (by Christopher)
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Fit Villains: Selfish, Shameless, Sassy, Fitness.: In Case You Missed It! 21 Sassy Posts →
Digging through the archives! Wanted to make sure you hadn’t missed any of these awesome, recent posts!
Motivation & Willpower
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Protein 101! Everything You Needed To Know (and more)
Earlier today, I asked Why Is Protein So Important? Most of you were right; protein helps rebuild & repair muscle! It can also slow cravings, drop your blood sugar and help your workouts. But do you know WHY? And do you know how much you should eat?
Below’s a quick guide that will help you understand this macro nutrient a little better (the other macronutrients are carbohydrates & fats) so you can get your protein on. Read on to see recipes, foods, and ways to sneak some protein in.
Remember: proteins are important, but are best when combined in a well balanced diet! You can’t get the benefits unless you’re getting your carbs & fats in as well!
Why You NEED Protein…
Without adequate protein, your body can’t get even the most basic stuff on its to-do list done. Protein is involved in transporting oxygen, contracting muscles, transporting blood and other activities throughout the body. It also helps in the production of several, important hormones.
Proteins are also the main show when it comes to muscle tissue. They function as helpers & cheerleaders with muscle development and increasing strength. The benefits aren’t only for fitness training: it’s also for everyday activities like going up stairs, carrying your grocery bags, walking to the store and shoveling.
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His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
There are many, many fantasy novels that appeal to both children and adults — Flavorpill was a huge fan of Stephen Donaldson’s work in our pre-teens and early teens, and would argue that his books still stand up today. But if there’s one fantasy series that’s deftly walked the children/adult divide over recent years, it’s Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy — the books have won awards fro both children’s fiction and fiction generally, both of which are richly deserved. Now, if only American publishers wouldn’t bloody insist on censoring Pullman’s work…
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Ryan Gosling vs. Joseph Gordon-Levitt: a rivalry we’re not even gonna try to look away from (via Nerve).
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