Surface Tension

Caroline Thomas

January 13 - February 9

Surface Tension 
2020, [polymer clay, pinboard, paint]

Surface tension can be defined as the property of the surface of a liquid, such as water, that allows it to resist an external force, due to the cohesive nature of the water molecules. A razor blade can be supported by the surface tension of water but the blade is not floating; If pushed through the surface, the blade sinks through the water.

Human skin contains 64% water and its primary function is to act as a barrier, protecting us from mechanical impacts and pressure, variations in temperature, micro-organisms, radiation and chemicals.

Like water however, skin is not impenetrable and can be damaged by external forces, malevolent or otherwise.

Caroline Thomas
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