X-ibit explores images produced by the radiographic, or X-ray, process. X-rays are seldom regarded as objects with inherent beauty that merit artistic interpretation. When doctors examine X-rays, they consider what is wrong with the bones rather than what is appealing about them. Instead of focusing on radiography's medical applications, I am interested in exploring how various media can enhance the flat image that this process creates. The delicate linear pattern of overlapping bones and the soft shadow of the surrounding tissue reveal the beauty of the internal structure of the human body.

I would like to thank the following people for their help and generosity:

The Alberta Children's Hospital, Dr. Charles Beck, Shannon Beck, Anna Oder, Michael Chokr, Sarah Apgar, Chinook McLean and my other muses. I would also like to thank my advisors: Andrew Moore, Al Acres, and especially Betsey Garand, whose support and guidance over the last four years has been invaluable. I wish the best of luck to my fellow VIS majors. My mother is finally able to see my work; I hope that it will prove that my decision to pursue art rather than dentistry was a good one.