From cosmetic surgery to getting a manicure, it’s no myth that humans strive to control their bodies. Some take more extreme measures than others. Whether this instinct stems from the desire to live longer or to simply have control of our bodies, culture reveals this fascinating trend. Examples begin with stories such as Blade Runner, Frankenstein, The Matrix, Gattaca, 12 Monkeys, The Island, Terminator and Alien Resurrection.
Margi Geerlinks is a Dutch photographer whose subject is the human body. Using digital techniques in some of her photos she portrays female subjects crafting themselves.
A sense of calmness and identity washes over after viewing her work. Rather than aiming to promote constructed physical ideals, Geerlinks confronts universal emotions toward beauty and bodies. She also gets props for her inventive idea.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Body Modification
- Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the fields of cosmetic surgery, tattooing, and other body modifications to explore new ways to enhance and personalize the human body.
- Digital Manipulation
- Opportunities for disruptive innovation can be found in the field of digital photography and image editing to develop new techniques for portraying the human body and exploring identity.
- Art as Reflection
- The trend of using art to confront and reflect on personal and societal views on beauty and the human body presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the art industry to challenge traditional notions of aesthetics and create thought-provoking experiences.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Cosmetic Surgery
- The cosmetic surgery industry has the potential for disruptive innovation by developing new procedures and technologies that focus on enhancing natural beauty and promoting body positivity.
- Digital Photography
- Innovations in digital photography and image editing can disrupt the industry by pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling and self-expression when it comes to capturing the human body.
- Art
- The art industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by embracing new mediums, techniques, and concepts that confront societal norms surrounding beauty and the human body, creating groundbreaking works that challenge perspectives.
