To the casual observer, the Circumventive Organs series could easily pass for real human organs. So accurate are they in look and proportions, how could they be mistaken for anything else? In reality, they have been constructed out of eel, snake and leech parts. As disgusting as that may be, the Circumventive Organs series addresses an interesting topic: creating manmade organs.
The mastermind of Agatha Haines, an artist based in London, England, the Circumventive Organs series fuses art and biology as a way for her to answer her own question: "If we have the power to produce new human organs, why not make them better than the ones we have now?" For instance, eels have the power to shock while leeches can help to prevent seizures.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Bio-art
- Art and biology come together to create new forms of art that push the boundaries of creative expression.
- Man-made Organs
- Creating better and more efficient organs for human usage through the use of advanced technology.
- Biomimicry
- Innovative design that focuses on emulating nature for practical applications.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Art
- The art industry can explore new mediums such as biology to create unique works of art.
- Biotechnology
- Developing new technologies that will enable the creation of man-made organs for human usage.
- Medical Devices
- Creating new devices and techniques to improve the efficiency of organs in the human body.
