leeches023

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Without doubt, modern medicine has cured many millions of people and many people are alive today thanks to modern day pills and potions.  However, especially in older people Polypharmacy is rife. Polypharmacy is the term given to the practice of prescribing large numbers of drugs simultaneously.

Utilizing his trademark, rich, multi layered, photo based, digital, montages, "Leeches and Amputation" is a body of work from artist JW Andrew exploring the theme of “Alternatives to Polypharmacy”. Unique images, which dare to question the wisdom of modern day medicines and investigates a number of seemingly obsolete cures, which may not be as bizarre as they first seem.

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Without doubt, modern medicine has cured many millions of people and many people are alive today thanks to modern day pills and potions.  However, especially in older people Polypharmacy is rife. Polypharmacy is the term given to the practice of prescribing large numbers of drugs simultaneously.

Utilizing his trademark, rich, multi layered, photo based, digital, montages, "Leeches and Amputation" is a body of work from artist JW Andrew exploring the theme of “Alternatives to Polypharmacy”. Unique images, which dare to question the wisdom of modern day medicines and investigates a number of seemingly obsolete cures, which may not be as bizarre as they first seem.