For over twenty years, the now-defunct (and infamous) Oregon State Psychiatric Hospital stored the cremated remains of patients in copper containers in a basement that frequently flooded. Photographer David Maisel has created a gorgeous tribute called “Library of Dust” that puts a spotlight on the remarkable mineralogical expressions of each canister. Geologist Jim Webster ponders the possibilites. [Produced for PRI‘s “Studio 360“.]
David Maisel, “Library of Dust”, Canister #1211.
Music featured:
- “Ircam” – by B. Fleischmann
- “Untitled [Selected Ambient Works, Vol.2 – Track 12]” – by Aphex Twin
- “Sunspot” – by Moby
- “Myriad” – by Fognode