When Period Blood Turns Into Art: A Photo Gallery

Visual artist Britta Wiebe uses menstrual blood in her work. Here, she discusses her process, shares images of menstrual blood art, and offers a collection of free stock photos related to menstruation. When asked about why she began creating art with her period blood, Wiebe explained:

Since I have been free bleeding, I have been engaging with my own period much more intensively. I consciously perceive my menstrual blood. The drained blood, including small clots, often draws beautiful and moving shapes in the water of the toilet bowl. Even when the menstrual cup is emptied, the transparent water changes its colour into many different shades of red and draws circles. Especially when flushing, the red coloured water swirls and creates beautiful whirls. Since I have started seeing and perceiving my menstrual blood this way, I have developed a completely new appreciation for my own period.

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SOURCE: Vulvani • AUTHOR: Britta Wiebe • LAST UPDATED: July 21, 2020