Radiologist turns patients' scans into art

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Radiologist turns scans into art

A radiologist has turned scans of his patients' hearts, teeth and other body parts into works of art.

 

Published: 11:39AM BST 23 Aug 2009

Radiologist turns scans into art: 'Curves in the ear' by Kai-hung Fung
'Curves in the ear' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media
Radiologist turns scans into art: 'Eye in the big hole' by Kai-hung Fung
'Eye in the big hole' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media
Radiologist turns scans into art: 'Moire Eggs' by Kai-hung Fung
'Moire Eggs' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media
Radiologist turns scans into art: 'Nose from the inside' by Kai-hung Fung
'Nose from the inside' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media
Radiologist turns scans into art: 'Teeth' by Kai-hung Fung
'Teeth' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media
Radiologist turns scans into art: 'What lies behind our nose' by Kai-hung Fung
'What lies behind our nose' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media

Kai-hung Fung maps various organs using 3D computed tomography (CT) scans.

After feeding the data into a computer, he adds colour to his works using a method he invented called the 'rainbow technique'. But he makes no other alterations, preferring a pure picture of what body parts really look like.

He said: "The pictures I create are generated directly from the medical 3D workstation, representing what I see on it. I do not use software such as Adobe Photoshop to further change the image.

"My aim is to preserve the direct relationship between the data and the artwork.

"It is a true integration of art, science and technology and can be studied both scientifically and enjoyed as a visual art.

"The imagery is packed with information. Each line or point represents specific anatomical structures in the body in normal or diseased state. It creates an unusual perspective."

Since he started producing his works at Pamela Youde Nethersole Easter Hospital in Hong Kong they have been shown in galleries across the world.

Proceeds from sales of his pieces are donated to charity.

 

Radiologist turns scans into art: 'Eye in the big hole' by Kai-hung Fung
'Eye in the big hole' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media
Radiologist turns scans into art: 'Moire Eggs' by Kai-hung Fung
'Moire Eggs' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media
Radiologist turns scans into art: 'Nose from the inside' by Kai-hung Fung
'Nose from the inside' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media
Radiologist turns scans into art: 'Teeth' by Kai-hung Fung
'Teeth' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media
Radiologist turns scans into art: 'What lies behind our nose' by Kai-hung Fung
'What lies behind our nose' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media

Kai-hung Fung

 

Radiologist turns scans into art: 'Moire Eggs' by Kai-hung Fung
'Moire Eggs' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media
Radiologist turns scans into art: 'Nose from the inside' by Kai-hung Fung
'Nose from the inside' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media
Radiologist turns scans into art: 'Teeth' by Kai-hung Fung
'Teeth' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media
Radiologist turns scans into art: 'What lies behind our nose' by Kai-hung Fung
'What lies behind our nose' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media

Kai-hung Fung maps various organs using 3D computed tomography (CT) scans.

 

Radiologist turns scans into art: 'Nose from the inside' by Kai-hung Fung
'Nose from the inside' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media
Radiologist turns scans into art: 'Teeth' by Kai-hung Fung
'Teeth' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media
Radiologist turns scans into art: 'What lies behind our nose' by Kai-hung Fung
'What lies behind our nose' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media

Kai-hung Fung maps various organs using 3D computed tomography (CT) scans.

 

 

Radiologist turns scans into art: 'Teeth' by Kai-hung Fung
'Teeth' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media
Radiologist turns scans into art: 'What lies behind our nose' by Kai-hung Fung
'What lies behind our nose' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media

Kai-hung Fung maps various organs using 3D computed tomography (CT) scans.

 

Radiologist turns scans into art: 'What lies behind our nose' by Kai-hung Fung
'What lies behind our nose' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media

Kai-hung Fung maps various organs using 3D computed tomography (CT) scans.

 
'Teeth' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media
Radiologist turns scans into art: 'What lies behind our nose' by Kai-hung Fung
'What lies behind our nose' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media

Kai-hung Fung maps various organs using 3D computed tomography (CT) scans.

 

 
'Nose from the inside' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media
Radiologist turns scans into art: 'Teeth' by Kai-hung Fung
'Teeth' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media
Radiologist turns scans into art: 'What lies behind our nose' by Kai-hung Fung
'What lies behind our nose' by Kai-hung Fung Photo: Kai-hung Fung/Barcroft Media

Kai-hung Fung maps various organs using 3D computed tomography (CT) scans.

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