Art from the heart (and nose, ear, etc.)

November 27, 2009 5:41 PM

CT Scan art - Radiologist Kai-hung Fung takes scans of our innards and makes them outwardly beautiful.
posted by Kickstart70 (8 comments total)

(my fave chosen as the link...use PREV and NEXT)
posted by Kickstart70 at 5:43 PM on November 27, 2009

This got me a warning from AVG about an exploit when I closed the window.
posted by Decimask at 5:59 PM on November 27, 2009

Brad Smith does similar work.
posted by PhatLobley at 6:22 PM on November 27, 2009

High-res version of the linked-to first image.
posted by tybeet at 6:26 PM on November 27, 2009

I hate to say it, but the cancer was pretty.
posted by TooFewShoes at 6:44 PM on November 27, 2009

The high frequency transfer functions used for those CT renderings reminds me of fractal art.
posted by demiurge at 6:49 PM on November 27, 2009

ZIPPITY BOP!
posted by Etaoin Shrdlu at 7:33 PM on November 27, 2009

More info on Fung and his techniques at RadioGraphics, a teaching journal for radiologists.
posted by Bron at 7:45 PM on November 27, 2009