Charnel piece ideas

    sketch idea of a piece 

I've been thinking of making sculpture based pieces inspired by the charnel houses.

With the photographs I've been using being around the 19 c. I thought I could perhaps hollow out old bibles that I have from around the same era in which to make my pieces. 

I know some May not approve of "defacing"  bibles for religious reasons etc. But the way that I see it is these books are falling apart: I'm giving them a new life, an extended purpose. Also it emphasises the Christian inspired old holy practise of my work/research into the charnel houses and how they are within holy places. 

    19 c. And early 20 c. Bibles that I own.