Came across this British artist on Reddit. I thought it was really cool. Quote from her about it, “Using my own hand as a base material, I considered it a canvas upon which I stitched into the top layer of skin using thread to create the appearance of an incredibly work worn hand. By using the technique of embroidery, traditionally employed to represent femininity and applying it to the expression of it’s opposite, I hope to challenge the pre-conceived notion that ‘women’s work’ is light and easy.”
I really like the idea of something like this being a performance (maybe as part of Final Major Project). It shouldn't be sore as it's just the top layer. I googled for some more artists who had done this or similar and I found this person the artist, David Catá.
Link to the pictures and a video- http://designtaxi.com/news/363182/Artist-Sews-Portraits-Of-Loved-Ones-Into-The-Palm-Of-His-Hand/
This one looked much more painful. I like the idea but I feel it would take a lot of time and practice to get them right and to let your hand heal before you do another.
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