Body Parts is a series of nine paintings which refer to the surrealist game Exquisite Corpse. The purpose of this project is to explore the ideas of the body. Each painting alters the subject creating unique logic within its image. There are three paintings to each of the three sections of the body; head,

mid-section, lower extremities. When installed the three paintings of a section are combined to create an outward facing triangle. Three triangular sections are stacked; each section rotates independently allowing for various combinations of head, mid-section, and lower extremities to create a variety of

bodies. The gaming aspect of this series encourages the viewer to participate in the diverse compositional arrangements that promotes fresh and innovative perspectives. The ability to continually change the body sections serves as a reminder of life’s ephemeral nature.

Michael Holden

Michael Holden