Artist and instructor, Jessica Jane Julius, tries to make something socially disgusting like "discarded body fluid" into something beautiful.
She shines light through her saliva onto light sensitive paper which is then developed like black and white photographs into large prints that are at least a yard wide.
She equates the physical qualities of the enlarged saliva images in her "Spit Print" series to those of other "acceptable" fluids. She even likens the rings of the spit bubbles to look similar to a topographical map of the moon.
Jessica Julius is certainly an artist who lives by her creed - to question "our theories of moral, sexual, physiological, and morphological classification."
Saliva Art
Spit Photogram Prints
Trend Themes
1. Saliva Art - Exploring unconventional materials and bodily fluids as artistic mediums, opening up new possibilities for creativity and self-expression.
2. Photogram Technology - Using light-sensitive paper and alternative image development techniques to create unique and visually striking prints.
3. Reinterpreting Social Norms - Challenging conventional ideas of what is considered beautiful or acceptable in art, pushing the boundaries of societal expectations.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Photography - Artists and photographers exploring unconventional mediums and techniques to create innovative works.
2. Fine Arts Education - Educators incorporating non-traditional materials and approaches into their curriculum, encouraging students to experiment and think outside the box.
3. Art Galleries and Exhibitions - Creating platforms for artists who defy norms and challenge traditional concepts of beauty, providing a space for unconventional art to be showcased and appreciated.