Interactive artist Austin Houldsworth wanted to know if he could speed up the fossilization process, and so he built a machine that was purported to do just that. Accelerating the process from a few million years to a few months, he was actually able to fossilize a pheasant within little time.
Of course, Austin Houldsworth's main goal is to petrify a human body. Called 2 Million & 1AD, this project is still a work in progress. As the artist notes, "I believe I’ll be working on this particular project for a very long time."
What's Driving This Trend
- Accelerated Fossilization
- Opportunity for developing technologies that can speed up the natural fossilization process.
- Human Body Petrification
- Exploring methods and technologies to petrify human bodies for preservation purposes.
- Long-term Artistic Projects
- Increasing interest in artists working on projects that require extensive time and dedication.
Who This Affects Most
- Paleontology
- Innovating in the field of paleontology by developing tools and techniques for accelerated fossilization.
- Biotechnology
- Exploring biotechnological methods for human body preservation and petrification.
- Fine Arts
- Supporting artists in their pursuit of long-term, ambitious projects that push boundaries and challenge traditional concepts.
