Hand Atlas

An experimental letterpress piece using laser cutting and movable type to bring new life to historical scientific illustrations.

 

 

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The imagery is formed out of text and illustrations taken from from the 1901 edition of Gray’s Anatomy. Printing on transparent paper, the combination of all the sheets creates a dense textured visualization, yet each layer can still be examined individually.

 

Wilson Allen Portfolio Image

Wilson Allen Portfolio Image

Wilson Allen Portfolio Image