TITLE: Architecture of the Organism

The human form embodies a fascinating duality: underlying the softness of the flesh is the solidity of the skeleton. This underlying architecture, and the way in which pieces fit together are often overlooked. We are accustomed to seeing the body as a whole, seeing the parts only in relation to that whole. When we see a hand and a torso, we subconsciously “connect the dots” to see them as part of an integrated organism.

These images are part of a new series, interrupted by the Covid pandemic, that deconstruct the body, showing different parts in a way that is difficult to reconcile at first glance. The resulting images are sculptural depictions of the body that, while abstract and surreal, illustrate the underlying architecture of the human form, forcing us to recognize the separate components.

AUTHOR: Saman Majd (United States)

Born in Iran, I grew up in an itinerant family, living in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Changing countries and schools every couple of years, I finally settled in the United States and became a citizen.