About
This photo mosaic artwork is composed of a staggering 3,552 photographs. It is an iconic image of a simple scalpel. Yet, at close range, it reveals the many ‘Faces of Surgery’ representing the Royal College of Surgeons, and the people who have led and continue to drive their vision of excellent surgical care for everyone into the future their members, volunteers, staff and community worldwide.
Surgeons, and the people who have led and continue to drive. Yet, at close range, it reveals the many ‘Faces of Surgery’ representing the Royal College of Surgeons, and the people who have led and continue to drive their vision of excellent surgical care for everyone into the future their members, volunteers, staff and community worldwide.
Artwork
The Royal College of Surgeons of England commissioned The People’s Picture to create an artwork that stands the test of time and reflects what makes their organisation and Home of Surgery in Lincoln’s Inn Fields what it is today – their members, volunteers, staff and community worldwide. The mosaic is displayed at the Portugal Street entrance of the College building in Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London.
Years of History
Staff
Members
Photographs
Gallery
As a charitable organisation the Royal College of Surgeons, who have such an extensive history their goal was for the mosaic to tell the story of the people who make the College what it is and contribute to their vision – seeing excellent surgical care for everyone.
The Final Picture
A picture tells a thousand words. We chose a final image composed of all your pictures that celebrated the concept of the faces of surgery. It is an iconic image of a simple scalpel. Yet, at close range, it reveals the many ‘Faces of Surgery’ representing the Royal College of Surgeons, and the people who have led and continue to drive their vision of excellent surgical care for everyone into the future.
The People’s Picture brings communities together to create and celebrate their unique legacy. Each artwork is assembled from thousands of photos yet every single one tells a story. Pictures are powerful. People connect with pictures. People share their memories, and dreams and celebrate through pictures.
Explore
In addition to the permanent display at the Royal College of Surgeons, Faces of Surgery is also available to explore as a huge giga pixel image online in deep zoom.
Zoom in and explore the collected stories of all those who took part from the comfort of your phone or armchair.
“We’re delighted to be working with The People’s Picture to show our wonderful people who have contributed to our past and drive forward our mission for the future.
We hope all our members, staff and volunteers, will be able to make their mark on our ‘Home of Surgery’ in Lincoln’s Inn Fields by taking part.”
Jackie Weller | Executive Director (Transform) / Deputy Chief Executive
Celebrate the Royal College of Surgeons of England's People
‘Faces of Surgery’ is a project by The People’s Picture, commissioned by the Royal College of Surgeons of England.