surgically altered porcelain

If all surgery involved peeling back layers to reveal something as sweet as these dainty floral patterns, we'd probably be able to watch emergency room reality shows without peeking woozily through our fingers. UK artist Beccy Ridsdel creates stunning bone china with a touch of the macabre, in an attempt to dissect the argument over whether ceramics is art or craft. Either way, we reckon it's pretty ace. You can see more of her handiwork right over here.