Icons in Ash: Human Portraits

Exploring the intersection of art and mortality, this work features realistic portraits created from the ashes of deceased individuals, extending ancient traditions of iconography. Heide Hatry's innovative approach invites reflection on the roles of art in commemorating the dead and transforming our experience of loss. Accompanied by contributions from twenty-seven contemporary writers, the book delves into themes such as death, psychology, philosophy, and the concept of immortality, offering a rich tapestry of meditations on the significance of relics and mourning.