Cyborgs Need No Redemption
The work explores the intersection of biotechnology and spiritual transcendence, inspired by the classical themes of Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy and the visual power of Gustave Doré’s engravings. The work reimagines these ancient narratives through a contemporary lens, where a cyborg representing a biblically accurate angel embarks on a journey of self-discovery and redemption.
Constructed from hyper-detailed 3D models derived from medical scans of cancerous tissue and neural structures, the cyborg angel embodies the fusion of organic life and artificial technology. This hybrid being navigates a hellish landscape that reflects the chaotic interplay between disease, decay and the struggle for survival. The environment is a mixture of the organic and the mechanical, representing the agony and complexity of the modern existential condition.
As the animation progresses, the cyborg angel confronts various manifestations of suffering and transformation, ultimately striving for a state of purity and transcendence. The journey culminates in an ascent to a paradisiacal realm where the cyborg sheds its corrupted layers and emerges as a being of light and harmony, free from the constraints of both flesh and machine.
The artwork invites viewers to reflect on the convergence of technology, spirituality and the human condition. It challenges us to consider the nature of identity and salvation in an age where the boundaries between the natural and the artificial are increasingly blurred.
