Alternative Prosthetic Limbs Like You’ve Never Seen
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Losing a limb is a life changing event with difficulties unimaginable to most. But The Alternative Limb Project is taking prosthetic limbs to a whole other level. While a prosthesis that blends in with the body is offered and unbelievably realistic, what’s catching the attention of social media are the ones made to stand out.
The alternative to the usual prostheses are unique pieces of art that reflect the wearer’s imagination, personality, and interests. Words can barely describe these masterpieces, so without further ado, see them for yourself:
The artistic genius responsible for these incredible pieces is Sophie de Oliveira Barata, who founded The Alternative Limb Project in 2011. According to her profile on The Alternative Limb Project:
Sophie comes from an art background, with a first class honours degree at London Arts University where she studied Special Effects prosthetics for film and T.V. She then went on to work for 8 years, as a sculptor making realistic looking, bespoke prosthetics for amputees at one of the leading prosthetic providers. She worked in all areas sculpting fingers, toes, partial feet , partial hands, bespoke liners and leg and arm covers for amputees. In her spare time she made more experimental art work in this medium , before setting up her own studio.
Sophie now works as a specialist consultant and can work alongside your prosthetist. As well as producing realistic looking artificial limbs, she uses imaginative ideas to create alternative effects with direct input from the client. She can interpret your ideas and create a unique design that will reflect your interests and personality.
Sophie often collaborates with other artists with different skill sets; such as graphics, laser cutting, metalworks, plastics and woodwork. This allows for many possibilities and can generate interesting results.
As a prosthetic company focused on quality for their customers, The Alternative Limb Project “involve the wearer in all stages of the process from conception of ideas to the final work. An alternative-style limb can help to break down social barriers, delight the eye and provide an unusual talking point.” I’d say they were definitely right on the money.
What say you? Is this a new, cool, funky and exciting thing for those that have had the misfortune of a traumatic, life-altering event or do you find the alternative limbs to be a bit too much?