Unfamiliar: Fine Art Photos by Theo Deproost

UK-based fine art photographer Theo Deproost worked in collaboration with physician associate Debbie Jegede and senior curator Lowri Jones from the Royal College of Physicians in London to produce this powerful visual series titled ‘Unfamiliar’. From the author:

“The images honour the historical significance of objects from the college’s museum stores, whilst also transporting them to a realm beyond any specific time period; a new, undefined space for the viewer to study and re-interpret the items. Bringing together Theo Deproost’s creative skill-set and Debbie Jegede’s medical experience also highlights the efficacy of collaborations between the arts and sciences.”

The project reinterprets items from the college’s medical and fine art collections, giving these stationary museum items a vibrant and dynamic new look.

“The images in Unfamiliar feel celebratory. They push the limits of still life photography, but also highlight the skill involved in creating the original objects. For the non-scientific viewer, they offer fascinating historical insights into the medical profession.”

— British Journal of Photography

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