Artwork
Maggot Brain
Maggot Brain is a print by Helen Ashton. It dates from 2012 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Maggot Brain is a screenprint by Helen Ashton featuring a distorted human head with a grotesque, infested interior.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man's head with a mouth and eye filled with green, writhing shapes resembling maggots and slime, suggesting a state of decay or corruption.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a striking contrast by combining black and white with bright, fluorescent green and yellow hues, creating a sense of tension and unease.
History & Provenance
The work is signed, titled, and numbered by Ashton on the reverse, indicating a limited edition print.
Artist & collection
Artist
Helen Ashton made the print Maggot Brain in 2012. The work shows a close-up study of a fly’s head, rendered in delicate lines and soft shading. The image zooms in on the insect’s compound eyes and proboscis, turning…
