Inspired by English fossil hunter Mary Anning
Mary Anning, known as the Princess of Palaeontology, was a pioneering English fossil hunter. Her discoveries contributed to important changes in scientific thinking about prehistoric life and the history of the natural world.

An unsung hero until recently, this collector of curiosities is now celebrated as one of the most influential women in the history of science. Her unerring eye for the art of fossil excavation made Anning the most famous female palaeontologists in the world. Born into modest means along the rugged cliffs of Lyme Regis, England, Mary's fascination with fossils led her to unearth remarkable specimens that challenged established scientific dogma.

With unwavering determination and a keen eye, Mary uncovered the first complete Ichthyosaurus skeleton and later the Plesiosaurus, forever altering the course of palaeontology. Her groundbreaking contributions to the study of extinct creatures not only expanded the field but also challenged gender and class barriers that often hindered women in science during her time.

Technique
Princess Of Palaeontology was created by constructing a hand-cut collage using female photographic portraiture and repeated photograms and photographs of ammonite fossils.