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The Alternative Limb Project works closely with collaborators and amputees to create bespoke wearable works of art.

See below for details on some of these collaborations.

Phantom Limb

High-tech arm inspired by Metal Gear Solid

Kelly Knox

“I want to change the way society perceives disability"

Viktoria Modesta

Collaborations with the bionic pop artist

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Working with @viktoriamodesta - # light leg This

Working with @viktoriamodesta - # light leg

This piece was commissioned for Viktorias music video 'Prototype' by @channel4 directed by @saamfarahmand
I was asked to make a leg that lights up . I was keen to make it look interesting without the effect of just the light alone. I had the structure fitted by @abilitymattersgroup , chromed and then we sculpted a bone with resin and silicone over leds, then encased it in a clear leg shell shaped to Viktorias silhouette. When the leg is on full power it's super bright , it's either off or on low in these images .
I loved the different elements in this piece and how they came together . .

Thanks to @tales_from_ellsewhere
and @dougmacmccarthy for assistance x

#prostheticlimbs #wearableart #art #wearbletech #covergirl #light #hautecouture #alternative #thealternativelimbproject #altlimbpro #amputee #disability #disabilityawareness

Killer walk @viktoriamodesta wearing #crystallize

Killer walk @viktoriamodesta wearing #crystallized by #thealternativelimbproject with shoes by @unitednude
#hautecouture #wearableart #crystals #killerwalk #transhumanism

Working with @viktoriamodesta - Brass caged This

Working with @viktoriamodesta - Brass caged

This was the next piece . I wanted to make it surreal , combining a realistic foot with the adorned structure of the artificial leg . Viktoria was interested in having their silhouette of the other leg mirrored, so we echoed this with the brass cage . It had a kind of retro yet futuristic vibe.

This first image was by world renowned photographer @nadavkander for a massive spread on #thealternativelimbproject in New York times called 'far out on a limb '
Styled by @joannahir
Subsequent images photographed by the briliant @omkaar

Limb fitting by @proactiveprosthetics

#transhumanism #newyorktimes
#transformation #art #hautecouture
#prosthetics

Working with @viktoriamodesta - crystallized This

Working with @viktoriamodesta - crystallized

This was our next project and made for them to perform in at the Paralympic closing ceremonies 2012 . Viktoria was going to be wearing a one piece crystal suit , but challenged the board to embrace the difference of her prosthetic. Making it a feature seemed more fitting for the Paralympics . It was my first proper commission. I was given a table full of Swarovski crystals and rhinestones to embed . My favourite part is the chunk of crystallized leg removed revealing an iridescent central pole. This makes you question the form of the leg. It was beautiful and arresting for all the world to see.

Limb fitting by Tom wickerson Roehampton rehab
Styling by @joannahir
Photography 1st by @creepyyeha
2nd and 3rd by @omkaar
4th for @jejunemag
5th
6th by @nadavkander
#Crystalized #crystals #swarovski #prostheticlimbs #transformation #hautecouture #thealternativelimbproject #transhumanism #luxury

Working with @viktoriamodesta they /them 11 yea

Working with @viktoriamodesta they /them

11 years ago I was looking for someone bold and beautiful to open the minds of the masses to Alternative limbs . I was lucky enough to find them . Viktoria with their doll face and rolled hair reminded me of the awesome character Rachael from blade runner. They were formidable , cheeky , sexy and straight talking. Their story of self elected amputation was pretty admirable also . I was so excited to start this collaboration . Here's the first piece 'stereo leg' ( conceptual) which I made to echo their style and passion for music.

Fitting by @proactiveprosthetics
Photography by @jonenochphoto Featured in @popularmechanics @turnonde
And @thetimes

#prosthetics #thealternativelimbproject #altlimbpro
#viktoriamodesta #art #hautecouture #fashion #futurebodies #transhumanism #speaker #stereo #leg #bold

Looking back on last year's epic project here's th

Looking back on last year's epic project here's the making of film of '20:45 to lover's rest' by @freebirdfilm and @klatchstudio for head of steam - Darlington railway museum. Showing half of process.

Concept, design ,direction and making by Sophie
Passenger 1 @welly_obrien
Passenger 2 @theonearmedwonder Limb fitting @designprosthetics
3d scanning @3dify
3d printing @dani_clode
Metalwork @james_patrick_kearney
Input on train layout @keith_harcourt2
Landscape with @3ddilly

Stills from Last year's epic project , ' 20:45 to

Stills from Last year's epic project , ' 20:45 to lover rest ' filmed for exhibition 'on track for change' @head of steam -Darlington railway museum

This project was intense , creating 2 limbs to fit inside a model landscape for both wearers to plug into . A small train passing from one limb through the scape to dock into the other . The piece is on exhibition till early next year.

Thanks to the team @welly_obrien
@theonearmedwonder
@designprosthetics @james_patrick_kearney
@3ddilly
@3dify and @dani_clode
Film of making to follow ..
#limbs #prostheticlimbs #museum #train #art #thealternativelimbproject #altlimbpro

Behind scenes making of 'cuckoo' leg Measurement

Looking back on last year's projects 'Cuckoo

Looking back on last year's projects

'Cuckoo ' was close to my heart . Such an awesome team and exciting project . Making of video to follow soon

Stills from film of 'Cuckoo' by Sarah Vaughan-Jones @sadlers_wells with @candocodancecompany featuring @welly_obrien wearing bespoke leg by the alternative limb project carved in cherry wood by @chiseled_features_woodcarving with working clock, bell pendulum and cuckoo by Rory Thompson @shadowrobotcompany fitted by @designprosthetics
#prosthetics #electronics #transhumanism #art #hautecouture #performance #bird #cuckoo #time #clock #wood #woodcarving

2 Baking legs curing in the oven. One with bruises

2 Baking legs curing in the oven. One with bruises and scars to blend better with their other damaged leg from traumatic accident . #realistic #prostheticleg #sculpting

exhibition aux frontiers de l'humain @museedelhomm

exhibition aux frontiers de l'humain @museedelhomme in Paris features #thealternativelimbproject

@transhumanism @art @prosthetics

All parts coming together for @lucky___love___ T

All parts coming together for
@lucky___love___
Thankyou @rtfly for mech connection
Rudi Kolenc for Cad design
@dani_clode for 3d prints
@funkydipz.tt for marble hydrofoil

#opulence #prosthestics #sculpture #transhumanism #art #sureal

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