Library of Dust

In 1913, an Oregon state psychiatric institution began to cremate the remains of its unclaimed patients. The ashes of these forgotten souls were then stored in individual copper canisters and stacked on pine shelves in a small room. Over time, the cannisters had a chemical reaction to the human ashes inside. Photographer David Maisel was granted access to these cannisters and documented the unique mold-like mineral patterns that have developed over the years. His book, Library of Dust, will be released later this summer. You can read more about the project right here.

Via Notcot.

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[Scarlet]

Beauty from ashes.