This project originated from my personal background. With my interactive prosthetic eye, I am challenging the societal gaze that often compels people with disabilities to feel “invisible”, “untouchable” and “hidden”. The project thereby increases the options for self-expression for people with disabilities, encouraging people to come out of hiding.
This prosthetic eye that I created, and I am wearing, has an integrated magnetic sensor, LED light and a battery encapsulated in medical-grade acrylic resin.
In Japanese society, physical “deficiencies,” including prosthetic eyes, are often perceived negatively. However, through this glowing prosthetic eye project, I aim to showcase the unique charm and potential of physical differences. I advocate the importance of not hiding these attributes but proudly bringing them to the forefront.
Bio
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Photo: RibRib
JP
As a child, she lost sight in her right eye due to an incident in a dysfunctional family. As an adult, she began wearing a prosthetic eye but felt uncomfortable with the industry’s “concealed” designs. She created a prosthetic eye with a starry sky pattern, which she now wears daily. She started her career as an actor and prosthetic eye artist in 2021 after appearing on NHK ETV’s “Bari bara” series.
CREATIVE HACK AWARD 2022 Grand Prize Winner.
Credits
Artist: Rib
Videos, Shooting: Shiki Sakai
With support from: Sam Murai