A sculpture of the Virgin Mary covered in rat poison labels will be on display as part of artist Jason Clay Lewis’ “Drop Dead Gorgeous” exhibit at 31GRAND gallery in Manhattan. Lewis’ work often uses religious images and themes like “purity.” He also paints “skull pin-ups” - sexy girls who look like they’ve just been attacked by a flesh-eating virus of some sort.

But is it useful art? The industry is all about capitalism anyway, JCL.

Look into coca virgins - our tip to you.

Some more examples of Jason Clay Lewis’ work, after the jump:

“Me in the morning lol.”

Rat poison chocolates. For the ones you loved.

What’s that fur? Hahaha. We’re here all week! Sadly.
Rat Poison Virgin Mary Is ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous’ [Animal NY]
Jason Clay Lewis [Artist’s Site]