Ear On Arm
Ear on Arm is an ongoing conceptual work in progress which has become an example of a new technological body, pushing Stelarc to explore transhumanism in new ways.
Ear on Arm has involved the cultivation of a prosthetic ear out of cartilage and cells, several surgeries, and the insertion of a microphone and blue-tooth transmitter that would wirelessly broadcast to the Internet the sounds of Stelarc and his environment (Schwartzman 2015). It is located on his inner forearm, which is anatomically an optimal site due to thin, smooth skin, and ergonomically as there is a reduced risk of inadvertent damage. This extension of the body sees the body extruding its awareness and experience and acting as an extended operational system. Making the ear a remote listening device for people in other places. For example, someone in Venice could listen to what Stelarc's third ear is hearing in Melbourne. This project has been about replicating a bodily structure, relocating it and re-wiring it for alternate functions. Stelarc is now extending this project to include a blue tooth receiver and speaker which is positioned within his mouth. The intention …show more content…
Fractal Flesh was achieved though combining previous prosthetic art pieces Third Hand and Involuntary body, a muscle-stimulation system and a heads-up display which allowed Stelarc to view the person who was manipulating him. Via a website these were electronically linked to a remote access and view control panel interface which would enable remote agents to manipulate Stelac's body (Stelarc 2015). Participants remotely activated the muscle-stimulation points on Stelarc's body via a remote access producing involuntary movements and were able to view the results on a view control
Ear on Arm has involved the cultivation of a prosthetic ear out of cartilage and cells, several surgeries, and the insertion of a microphone and blue-tooth transmitter that would wirelessly broadcast to the Internet the sounds of Stelarc and his environment (Schwartzman 2015). It is located on his inner forearm, which is anatomically an optimal site due to thin, smooth skin, and ergonomically as there is a reduced risk of inadvertent damage. This extension of the body sees the body extruding its awareness and experience and acting as an extended operational system. Making the ear a remote listening device for people in other places. For example, someone in Venice could listen to what Stelarc's third ear is hearing in Melbourne. This project has been about replicating a bodily structure, relocating it and re-wiring it for alternate functions. Stelarc is now extending this project to include a blue tooth receiver and speaker which is positioned within his mouth. The intention …show more content…
Fractal Flesh was achieved though combining previous prosthetic art pieces Third Hand and Involuntary body, a muscle-stimulation system and a heads-up display which allowed Stelarc to view the person who was manipulating him. Via a website these were electronically linked to a remote access and view control panel interface which would enable remote agents to manipulate Stelac's body (Stelarc 2015). Participants remotely activated the muscle-stimulation points on Stelarc's body via a remote access producing involuntary movements and were able to view the results on a view control