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12 Astrological Symbols That I Painted On Human Bodies
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12 Astrological Symbols That I Painted On Human Bodies

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From November 2014 to May 2015 I sculpted, body painted and photographed 60 models–including myself– into the 12 symbols of the zodiac.I view this work as my way to examine the impact of astrology in a current world in a modern aesthetic, while maintaining the sensibilities, skills and stories of crucial works of art from thousands of years before me.

I spent anywhere between two to nine hours positioning and painting my models with non-toxic, water based body paint and airbrush paint. Once painting was complete, I had to meticulously reposition everyone to take the final photo.

Each painting I make only exists for a few spirited moments before the models are out of place and are on their way home on the subway, covered in paint, with only an image on a camera and a small amount of video footage to document what we created.

More info: trinamerry.com

Leo in the making

Aries

Taurus

Gemini

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Cancer

Leo

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Virgo

Libra

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Scorpio

Sagittarius

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

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Trina Merry is a multi-media visual artist from New York, NY.

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Trina Merry

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Trina Merry is a multi-media visual artist from New York, NY.

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

stunning! had to look hard at some of them to see they were painted on people!

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

stunning! had to look hard at some of them to see they were painted on people!

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Some Of Seeing Easwelleack Advosor Once Of Mine In Par Taking Some Time Ago Reservated A Stupiled Accecerie If Goog Intet Such Conveiened Advice As To Calmly Proceed With Extremed Caution

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