Technology and the body is a major part of any life. Not only is there transplants and
manipulations, but it is a part of everyday life. As technology advances, it
becomes more and more evident in everyday life to a point where people are
dependent upon it. We become more and more connected to the world as well as
community, with social networks such as Facebook and Twitter a perfect example.
But with a personal front in the form of a digital wall or selection of short
messages, it is evident that a loss of face to face communication techniques is
apparent. Obviously humans have lost many adaptations that are necessary for
animal survival, but have we even lost the ability to communicate properly? A
computer screen needs nothing more than a few lines of text. There is no need
for body language or other forms of communicative techniques. With technology
so encrypted into our daily lives, it is not going anywhere. Evidently, our
only savior is the problem itself; we need technology to get us back to animal
basics.
I was inspired by technology to create these conceptual garments following the technology created by Carbon. Keep reading for all the details:
When
vapourised, Carbon creates what is called a Buckminsterfuleren or a ‘Bucky
Ball’. The structure created is of a shape like a soccer ball with 12 pentagon
and 20 hexagon shapes which, interestingly, fit
together. When this molecule is stretched, it creates a nanotube molecule. This
molecule has the ability to hold up an incredible weight percentage which is
10x stronger than any other material in the world. What is specific to my
project, is the last manipulation done to this molecule. When the molecule is
split in half and ‘opened up’, it creates a strong, transparent, flexible and
electrical material which can potentially be wrapped around, say the wrist, and
be used as a touch screen computer.
It
is predicted that this material may be available in as little as 2-3 years
time, meaning it is only a matter of time before people are not only surrounding
themselves in various forms of technology, but literally wrapping themselves in
the material. But instead of putting up a barrier in communication even
further, can this technology aid in face to face communication techniques,
bringing the inside feelings out?
Catalyst 2011
Garments made from interfacing tucked and glued. Plastic shade-cloth for silver shapes. Computer chips and cords for accessories.
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