X-Ray vision: Nick Veasey reveals hidden worlds in Park City exhibit

X-Ray art part of the "Forensic Beauty" exhibit coming to Pendry Hotel March 21-22, 2025. Photo: Nick Veasey

PARK CITY, Utah — Internationally recognized photographer Nick Veasey will showcase his groundbreaking x-ray art this weekend at the Pendry Hotel, offering the public a unique glimpse into the hidden structures of everyday objects.

The “Forensic Beauty” exhibition, running March 21-22, will feature Veasey’s innovative radiographic images that transform ordinary items into extraordinary visual studies. Using specialized x-ray equipment, Veasey has spent three decades creating art that reveals the internal composition of subjects ranging from mechanical devices to living organisms.

“We all know we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, that beauty is more than skin deep,” Veasey said. “By revealing the inside, the quintessential element of my art speculates upon what the manufactured and natural world really consists of.”

Technical Process

Veasey’s work requires extensive technical expertise and strict safety protocols. He operates from a custom-built concrete structure designed to contain radiation, housing multiple x-ray machines and a specialized film processor. The process involves positioning subjects on floors or walls, placing film underneath or behind them, and using x-rays to create images that are exactly the same size as the original objects.

Recognition and Impact

Veasey has gained international acclaim, with his works included in the British National Collection of Photography at the Victoria and Albert Museum. He has received over 50 awards and has been featured on major media outlets including the BBC, the Today show, and the Discovery Channel.

His subjects are diverse, encompassing everything from flora and fauna to everyday objects like shoes, DJ equipment, and classic automobiles. Each piece can take months to complete, resulting in detailed x-ray images that challenge viewers’ perceptions.

Veasey’s work represents a unique intersection of art and science, providing viewers with an unprecedented look at the internal structures of objects typically hidden from the human eye. The exhibition promises to offer insight into his innovative artistic process and technological approach.

The exhibition will be hosted at Pendry Park City, with showings scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 21 and 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is free to the public, but attendees must RSVP in advance.