Nick Veasey

NICK VEASY (1962-) is a British art photographer, based in a large laboratory in Kent. Unlike most other art photographers, Veasey does not use the camera but rather sophisticated X-ray equipment.

On pure black backgrounds, stunningly beautiful X-ray images are presented from everything from motorized means of transportation – both with and without passengers – to flowers and small insects. Over the years, Veasey has directed x-ray gun towards several thousand different objects. The most extreme he has done so far: a Boeing 777 – with hangar.

Veaseys X-ray photographs have been exhibited in renowned galleries around the world, they have participated in international advertising campaigns and been the cover shot for two Supergrass albums as well as packaging for well-known brands like Adobe. His works are found in several major museum collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Museum of Contemporary Art in San Francisco.

Since 1996, the former commercial photographer has combined photography and x-ray technology – art and science. He uses industrial X-rays commonly used by art restorers, electronics manufacturers and the military, depending on the subject. The intricate detail of small insects requires a different device and a completely different approach than a bus or a car. Behind each subject, there is therefore massive planning, and a single image can cost tens of thousands of pounds to produce.

(source: https://www.fineart.no/kunstner/nick-veasey)