"Allodynia" – Contemporary Mixed Media Head Sculpture | Needles & Beads Art
Allodynia is a one-of-a-kind head sculpture composed of thousands of needles and beads. It is part of Giving Shape to Pain, a series exploring the invisible and often misunderstood symptoms of chronic illness — particularly the altered sensations caused by Lyme disease and Lupus.
The sculpture embodies the condition “allodynia,” where even the lightest touch can trigger pain. By using sharp, medical materials to build a soft human form, the artist invites viewers to physically sense what is usually invisible. ALLODYNIA transforms private, internal experiences into visible, tangible presence — evoking empathy, reflection, and the need for deeper understanding.
Medium: Needles, beads, foam, acrylic paint, and mixed materials
Size: 11” x 9” x 9.5”
Certificate of authenticity included
From the series: Giving Shape to Pain
Allodynia is a one-of-a-kind head sculpture composed of thousands of needles and beads. It is part of Giving Shape to Pain, a series exploring the invisible and often misunderstood symptoms of chronic illness — particularly the altered sensations caused by Lyme disease and Lupus.
The sculpture embodies the condition “allodynia,” where even the lightest touch can trigger pain. By using sharp, medical materials to build a soft human form, the artist invites viewers to physically sense what is usually invisible. ALLODYNIA transforms private, internal experiences into visible, tangible presence — evoking empathy, reflection, and the need for deeper understanding.
Medium: Needles, beads, foam, acrylic paint, and mixed materials
Size: 11” x 9” x 9.5”
Certificate of authenticity included
From the series: Giving Shape to Pain
Allodynia is a one-of-a-kind head sculpture composed of thousands of needles and beads. It is part of Giving Shape to Pain, a series exploring the invisible and often misunderstood symptoms of chronic illness — particularly the altered sensations caused by Lyme disease and Lupus.
The sculpture embodies the condition “allodynia,” where even the lightest touch can trigger pain. By using sharp, medical materials to build a soft human form, the artist invites viewers to physically sense what is usually invisible. ALLODYNIA transforms private, internal experiences into visible, tangible presence — evoking empathy, reflection, and the need for deeper understanding.
Medium: Needles, beads, foam, acrylic paint, and mixed materials
Size: 11” x 9” x 9.5”
Certificate of authenticity included
From the series: Giving Shape to Pain
