In contrast to the ecstatic bodies of Infinity Kisses, several of the accompanying works feature gruesome images of violated cats along with news of global atrocities. (halesgallery.com)
As well as the increase in emotional arousal, part of the reason why gruesome images have such an impact can be traced to what psychologists refer to as «mortality salience». (newscientist.com)
Gruesome images pack a powerful emotional punch and can deeply affect us psychologically. (newscientist.com)