The Colorful Art Of Radiology

These fascinating images, tagged 'radiology art', were created using a CT scanner by artist turned doctor Satre Stuelke.

About the Project

In the summer of 2007, artist and medical student Satre Stuelke started the Radiology Art project. Dedicated to the deeper visualization of various objects that hold unique cultural importance in modern society, this project intends to plant a seed of scientific creativity in the minds of all those inclined to participate. limited edition prints are available of some images. Please email prints@radiologyart.com for information.

Barbie Doll & Squeaking Rubber Ducky

METHODS
Stuelke acquires the images on an older four-slice CT scanner that is used for research. Most scan parameters include a 120kV tube voltage, 100mA current, 0.625mm slice thickness and interval, 1:1 pitch, 1.25mm beam collimation, and a speed of 1.25mm/rotation. The resulting DICOM images are then processed in Osirix software on a Macintosh iMac computer. Colors are assigned based on the varying densities of materials present throughout the object. Depending on the spread of densities within a particular subject, black or white backgrounds are chosen. Images are further processed in Adobe Photoshop for proper contrast and balance.

Sunbeam Egg Cooker & Sunbeam Mixer

THE ARTIST
Satre Stuelke lives and works in New York City. He has shown his work across the globe in numerous gallery and museum exhibitions and has also sold work through Sotheby's ArtLink. He has an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and has taught at many prestigious institutions including the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan.

McDonald's Chicken Nuggets

COLLABORATE
You are invited to participate! There are two ways to get involved with the Radiology Art project:

1. Submit your own radiological art for review. Simply email a small image no larger than 500 pixels on a side to images@radiologyart.com for approval.

2. If you have an object you'd like scanned that would be appropriate for the project (i.e. toward the pursuit of scientific and artistic knowledge), you are encouraged to share. Email your project ideas to ideas@radiologyart.com for discussion.

More Radiology Art

Eggs with Chicken Embryos

Fisher Price Pocket Radio Music Box Toy

Vacuum Tube & iPhone

Toy Rocket

RC Mechanical Dog

Toy Elephant

McDonald's Fillet-o-Fish Sandwich

Toy Submarine