Brain Injury Puzzle

This is an art piece I've created in recognition of Canadian Brain Injury Awareness Month. 

My intent was to visualize the reality of brain injury, in what I hope, is an easy to understand concept. 

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"We still have the pieces, they ain't lost, and yet those pieces no longer fit where they once belonged."

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The brain and puzzle pieces are made of leather. Each section of the brain, and the corresponding cut-out puzzle pieces, have a hint of a different colour, if you look closely. Though it might just look black and white depending on the lighting. 

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The background has been painted, the brain and puzzle pieces have been placed thereon, and the whole piece has been topped with epoxy resin. This is not an entirely flat piece, as both the brain and each of the puzzle pieces stand about 5-6 mm (0.25 inch) out from the background.

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This was the idea with which Brain Injury Puzzle was created, though this piece might signify something completely different to you.

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This piece has been sold, and is now part of a private collection.