Van Gogh's Irises

For generations, painters like Vincent Van Gogh have relied on traditional canvases stretched over wooden frames as the foundation for their masterpieces. As shown in many examples on this site, however, the texture of human skin and the natural contours of the body also serve well as a way to display art. In this case, a photograph of a kneeling woman is paired with a close-up photo of a portion of one of Van Gogh’s best known paintings, Irises, that was completed in Saint-Rémy, France in 1889.

Thanks to Torino and Lee for sharing the original stock photograph that was used to create this human canvas. You can click here to see more of their creative work.