In 1997, Olivier developed and patented SkinBag, a synthetic membrane that mimics the texture and color of the human skin. Our shared fascination led to adynamic collaboration. Olivier joined my collective of artists, and together we developed artworks that have been showcased at 107 Rivoli Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the FACT Foundation for Art and Creative Technology during Liverpool’s European Capital of Culture, and Glasmuseum Leerdam.
Both CORPS.EXT and SkinBag serve as metaphorical prototypes for future AI prosthetics, imagining a future where technology and biology intersect to redefine our concept of social nudity and expand the boundaries of the human experience.
This vision becomes increasingly pertinent in our era of rapid technological advancements. Innovations like Elon Musk’s Neuralink, which is developing implantable brain-computer interfaces, suggest a future where the electronic devices we currently carry as accessories might one day become integrated within our bodies, ushering in a new era of augmented human existence.
