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Between staring at E3 videos today, we discovered the spectacular work of artist Julie Heffernan. In this series of oil paintings from 2007, Heffernan presents a series of what are apparently self portraits featuring the artist in enormous dresses made from piles of dead animals. It’s a startling, surreal series of paintings, but completely wonderful.

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1. No. 1 | Self Portrait as Booty

   

   Julie Heffernan, via

2. No. 2 | Self Portrait as Raising Cain

   

   Julie Heffernan, via

3. No. 3 | Self Portrait with Men in Hats

   

   Julie Heffernan, via

4. No. 4 | Self Portrait as Not Dead Yet

   

   Julie Heffernan, via

5. No. 5 | Self Portrait as Post Script

   

   Julie Heffernan, via

6. No. 6 | Self Portrait as Spill

   

   Julie Heffernan, via

(PPOW via Wurzeltod)

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