His most famous work, Self, uses over 4.5 litres of his own blood, which was then broken - using a mould - into the exact shape of his face. The blood is taken over a period of five months, and Quinn has been making a 'blood head cast' ever five years since 1991. Due to the medium used, exhibiting these works requires careful thought: the frozen head sculpture must be placed into a glass case chilled from below. Self reminds the audience of the fragility of existence and the precise conditions necessary for the flourishing of life.

MARC QUINN
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