POST MORTEM – Decomposition, a natural process in the cycle of life, is often perceived as unpleasant or even repulsive. Nevertheless, it is inevitable and inextricably linked to existence. It seems that many people have a growing interest in their transience. Decay offers a tangible and immediate experience of this inescapable fate. It is a visible visualization that reminds us of death and our mortality. To a certain extent, the study of decay could be seen as a form of control that allows us to contemplate the fate of our physical body at least when we are uncertain about the fate of our soul. There is a widespread assumption that dealing with death has a positive effect on coping with it. It seems as if coming to terms with death could help us to develop a certain ease in dealing with its existence. It’s a kind of paradoxical thought - the more you deal with death, the less threatening or frightening it seems. It could even lead to liberation, alleviating or reducing the fear of the unknown.
