Phthoragrams
Northern Mockingbird, c-prints, phthoragrams, plexiglass, each: 8in x 10in, 2016
Phthora- destruction of death (decay)
Gram- drawing
The decomposing body of a northern mockingbird laid on each piece of paper 2 to 4 days. In the early stage (Bloat), the body laid on the chromogenic paper for 4 days. In the later stages (Active and Advanced), the body laid on the paper for 2 days due to the development of maggots.
