Cybenetic Skins | Christie Lau | 2023 | London - UK

"Cybernetic Skins" delves into the liminal space between the organic and the synthetic. It is my vision of post-human bodies, imagined using A.I.. Rooted in the premise that humanity is not a static entity but rather an ever-evolving construct, this project captures the transformative essence of our relationship with technology. As we advance, so does the boundary between our flesh and the realm of digital. The piece envisions a future where our very skin intertwines with cables and conduits, carrying not just blood but bytes, bridging the divide between biology and data, garments of tangled cables, body seamlessly transitioning into fashioned adornment. This is not just a melding of man with machine but a profound metamorphosis, resulting in an entity that is both and neither. The digital landscape featured is not merely a backdrop but a character in itself. Visually concepted with the use of A.I., it reflects a world we have birthed but perhaps not fully comprehended. Through the fluidity of 3D animation, viewers are taken on a journey where every pixel, every digital sinew, challenges conventional definitions of life, identity, and existence. Yet, it's not just the content but the mode of presentation that amplifies this message. By projecting this video onto a free-standing screen installation, I bridge the digital-physical dichotomy, translating virtual realms into tangible experiences. This is no mere screen, but a portal—inviting viewers to step through, to momentarily inhabit my cybernetic world, feeling the blurring boundaries and sensing the future's resonance. "Cybernetic Skins" is more than a visual experience; it is a philosophical exploration of our potential futures, a testament to the malleability of human nature, and a reflection on the boundless possibilities that arise when we become one with the very tools we create.

ARTIST BIO
Named in Institute of Digital Fashion's Top 100 Innovator's list of 2023, Christie Lau is an XR artist, working with digital fashion, A.I., and augmented and virtual realities. Referencing internet culture and everyday mundanity, their work reimagines recognisable motifs and environments in AR and VR, in an playful and absurd take on reality. Having recently graduated from BA Fashion Print at Central Saint Martins, Christie’s giant QR boxes became a viral sensation. On the runway, they debuted their digital garments on 3 giant QR code boxes worn on models on the runway. When scanned, they will take the viewer to an AR filter where they can see the full collection.

LINK: http://aisthesislab.art