Perth artist Stelarc grows ear on his arm, plans to connect it to internet.
Hear for art
ABC News Courtney Bembridge reported it has been 20 years in the making and involves the growth of a human organ, but for Perth-based artist Stelarc, it is just another project.
The Curtin University professor is growing a human ear on his arm.
“People’s reactions range from bemusement to bewilderment to curiosity, but you don’t really expect people to understand the art component of all of this,” Stelarc said.
“I guess I’ve always got something up my sleeve, but often my sleeve is rolled down.”
Stelarc first conceived the idea in 1996, but it took another decade to find the medical team willing to make it a reality. Click on ABC link to watch the video – please be warned, some images are graphic.
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I think I’d have to go with all three reactions on this one – bemusement, bewilderment and curiosity. Something about the whole thing makes me laugh, but then, I’m not an artist with creative ideas. Very Interesting post.
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Hahahaha – funny you should say that Millie. Thank you very much.
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Bizarre and not, in my opinion, art.
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🙂 Thank you for commenting. I am trying not to laugh.
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I wonder who would have contributed the ear….likewise to each his own…
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Hi Kah Wah – tell me about it. I have been wondering myself, after checking and making sure, the artist had both his own. 🙂 Thank you for asking.
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Hi Kah Wah – in all seriousness, scientists can develop body parts in labs.
Watch this:http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/04/08/scientists-grow-human-body-parts-in-lab/
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That’s really strange. I have seen people with six fingers, and also six on foot, a woman with one hand a woman and the hand a man, but never seen an ear growing on arm. Wonderful world.
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Did you see the video? He had the ear inserted into his arm and now it is growing – interesting. I’m glad you stopped by Joel. Thank you.
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I think that is taking artistic expression to the extreme. But – to each his own.
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I know what you are saying. Thank you for visiting.
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