Suspended Self Portrait — Carolyn Henne

Suspended Self Portrait by Carolyn Henne transforms the human body into a remarkable three-dimensional anatomical installation. Created from a sequence of transparent suspended sheets, the work reconstructs a life-size horizontal figure through successive cross-sectional views of the body.

Each translucent layer carries a painted anatomical section in shades of red, pink, cream, white, and muted blue-gray. Viewed together, the individual slices align to form a floating human figure, while changes in viewpoint cause the body to appear alternately solid, fragmented, and transparent. Created using anatomical imagery derived from the Visible Human dataset, the installation bridges medical visualization, digital imaging, sculpture, and contemporary art.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Carolyn Henne
• Title: Suspended Self Portrait
• Original title: Suspended Self Portrait
• Series: Dream Anatomy exhibition
• Date: 2002
• Period: Contemporary
• Place of Origin: United States
• Medium: Anatomical installation using painted images on suspended translucent vinyl sheets

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

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