Laura Splan, Handkerchief (Anatomy of Tears), Machine embroidery with thread on cosmetic facial peel, 8.5”H x 8.5”D, 2009

Handkerchief (Anatomy of Tears) is embellished with a design based on the anatomy of a human tear duct. Lacrimal and naso-lacrimal glands and ducts appear as a decorative motif on the handkerchief constructed out of water-soluble facial peel.