ExternalizationVoyeur
"Externalization" is a multimedia artwork comprising a living wearable art sculpture, a couture body piece, and video art. Through the delicate draping and imitation of human anatomy using silk fabric, this piece not only embraces the body but also externalizes the unseen, bringing it into the realm of visibility.
The living mycelium spine chain embodies the characteristics of the spine: sturdy yet brittle, resilient yet delicate. Enveloping a living human in this organic flesh prompts viewers to introspect and reflect on solutions for skeletal health. By showcasing the intricacies of our internal structure through external art forms, "Externalization" invites us to explore our own physicality and contemplate the significance of skeletal well-being.
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The parallel between the formation and structure of mycelium and human frame
The juxtaposition of the brittalness of mycelium and the sturdy characteristic of skeleton
The art sculpture embraced the anti-ergonomic design, enhancing the tension between the capability and outcome by wrapping human kinetic, externalize organic skeletal structure with living material, enhancing on upper torso . The animation aids to the storytelling and context of the exiled bodice.
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