Harvard Square

Jo Grubman is a former paramedic and specialist in tissue and organ procurement for transplant.

With an intimate knowledge of anatomy and a familiarity with death, art became essential as a therapeutic outlet in navigating the stress of an unforgiving workplace consisting of unpredictable scheduling, sterile operating rooms, and dark morgues.

Now, art is the focus, specifically pyrography.

[ pyrography ] the art of woodburning

Each piece is handmade, slowly burned with a heated, wire-tipped instrument. Precision and crisp lines reflect the artist's background in skilled surgical training.

To see more of her work or commission a piece, visit Jo's website.