Artist's statement:
MACHINE MAN
My ideas have evolved while making my image.
I started by thinking about how SCI uses technology to improve peoples’ quality of life
and this developed into the idea of the machine combined with the man.
With spinal cord injury we rely heavily on technology.
We will all live longer using technology.
I think of myself as someone capable, someone strong.
People look at me.
I say yeah mate, I’m here.
This is who I am.
This is me.
I deserve to be here.
I’m no different to you.
In my image I have that look. I’m ready to fight through life.
Someone who is proud of who he is.
Not afraid of peoples perceptions.
My personal experience.
I have had looks. but I’m not afraid of how I am
Don’t worry about me.
- Mark
MACHINE MAN
My ideas have evolved while making my image.
I started by thinking about how SCI uses technology to improve peoples’ quality of life
and this developed into the idea of the machine combined with the man.
With spinal cord injury we rely heavily on technology.
We will all live longer using technology.
I think of myself as someone capable, someone strong.
People look at me.
I say yeah mate, I’m here.
This is who I am.
This is me.
I deserve to be here.
I’m no different to you.
In my image I have that look. I’m ready to fight through life.
Someone who is proud of who he is.
Not afraid of peoples perceptions.
My personal experience.
I have had looks. but I’m not afraid of how I am
Don’t worry about me.
- Mark
