Stelarc

Stelarc is a performance artist that uses machines and mechanical devices in his work. His view on the human body is that it is obsolete and that new mechanical parts will take over soon. Some of his works include a 6 legged walking spider vehicle and a third mechanical arm. He has also had his body controlled with electronic muscle stimulators connected to the internet. A lot of his work tries to extend and enhance the human body beyond what it is capable of.

His work to me is important because the use of technology to aid the human body is an old concept, but he is adding to it with all of his ideas. I do believe one day we will have a choice to keep our natural body or be implanted in an artificial one, but this may be even after I die of old age. The major argument with creating artificial bodies for people is the lifespan of the person. It would be extended incredibly, or even cease to exist all together.

Stelarcs work with the body continue to amaze and interest me. i would love to take a class with him as my professor some day.