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Skin and Bone I

Brian Mac Domhnaill


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Artist's biography

Brian Mac Domhnaill

Synopsis

Skin and Bone I explores the tactile interactions osteologists have with their subjects. The process of facial reconstruction requires prolonged analysis of the skull resulting in a familiarity with the individual that goes beyond standard scientific engagement. Rather than a human gaze we are met with that of the deceased.

Skin and Bone I was exhibited alongside a photograph (Skin and Bone II) which featured the reconstructed head of the individual, made from clay by the specialist featured in the video.


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Title

Skin and Bone I

Year

2014

Form

Short

Key phrases

documentary, human gaze, anthropology, facial reconstruction, the individual

Language

None

Duration

00:02:42

Original formats

Digital HD

Aspect ratio

16:9

Colour

Colour

Sound

No

Supported by Kildare County Council Arts Service, the Arts Council of Ireland and Visual Artists Ireland.
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