Human Insights

Secrets inside—the artwork of Michael Tummings discloses the wonderland of anatomy and brings secrets insight. The visualisation of the body’s mysterium and its exploration in the framework of surgical proceduresprovides new perspectives onto our physical existence and modern medicine. The beauty of art photographyopens our mind for an intimate contact with our organs “under repair” and allows a glimpse into the beauty ofour physical nature beyond any analytical, rationale and dissecting approach. Medicus curat—natura sanat: thephysician cures but the nature heals. These views over the surgeon’s shoulder may not only display thespectrum of surgical skill and technological progress but also remind us that being connected to our physis isan important element for fighting and even preventing diseases. In an era of increasing availability of artificialjoints, body implants and even partial artificial organs we have to cherish the wonder of our biology andnature.– Jo¨rg Christian Tonn