Nick Cave

Nick Cave, Soundsuits

Something about altering the human form like this seems to emphasize basic humanity...

Bontecou

Lee Bontecou  (American , 1931 - )

Untitled (No. 25)

1960

Welded steel, canvas

72 x 56 x 20 in.

182.88 x 142.24 x 50.8 cm.

and more....

William Kentridge

 History of the Main Complaint, 1996
16 mm animated film transfered to DVD. Edition 9 of 10 (plus 2 artist's proofs).
Duration: 5 min. 50 sec.

Also an interview with Kentridge and excerpts from his work: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1oK5LMJ3zY
The issue of using other people's suffering and experiences in art and the ethics of doing so is something I've been thinking about a lot lately...

Photo by David Talley

V

Susan Rothenberg

IV

Hyman Bloom

"Chandelier"

1945

oil on canvas

III

Lisa Yuskavage

"True Blonde Draped."

1999

oil on linen

found in Paint Made Flesh

II

Small Ivory Tower

Mark Shetabi

oil on panel

I

Julia Randall
"Bubblehead"

Colored pencil on paper

Source: http://www.baileygallery.com/artists_03.cfm?pg_art=1&fid=108