At Budmen Industries, we embrace bold questions that challenge the boundaries of human perception. When Moon Ribas—an acclaimed artist, dancer, and cyborg—asked us, “How can you share a sense?”, it sparked an exploration into the fusion of art, technology, and sensory experience.

EXPERIENCING THE PULSE OF THE PLANET

Moon Ribas has a cybernetic implant in her arm that allows her to feel the Earth’s tectonic movements in real time. This unique connection enables her to translate seismic activity into dance performances, embodying the subtle shifts of the Earth’s crust through movement.

Moon, along with her Cyborg Foundation co-founder Neil Harbisson, reached out to us in 2015 with the challenge of sharing their cybernetic senses with the world.

Capturing the Essence: We began by 3D scanning Moon’s arm to create an exact digital replica. The process was not just technical but deeply symbolic, capturing the interface between human and technology.

Integrating Cybernetics: We engineered specialized cavities within the 3D model to house the same cybernetic components implanted in Moon’s arm. This would allow the sculpture to replicate her ability to feel tectonic movements.

Bringing It to Life: The arm was meticulously 3D printed in life size and assembled with precision. An aged bronze finish was applied through an intricate, in-house process, giving the sculpture a timeless and tactile quality.

The result is more than a sculpture; it’s a shared sensory experience. Installed at the Centre of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona, visitors can place their hand on the sculpture and feel the Earth’s tectonic movements, just as Moon does. It’s an invitation to connect with our planet in a profoundly intimate way.

EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF PERCEPTION

By embracing Moon’s question, we transformed curiosity into a tangible experience that bridges art, technology, and human sensation. This project exemplifies our commitment to the Creative Discovery method, pushing the limits of what’s possible when we dare to ask profound questions.

EXPERIENCE THE EARTH'S RHYTHM

We invite you to visit the sculpture, place your hand upon it, and feel the subtle movements of the Earth’s crust. Join us in exploring new dimensions of perception and connecting more deeply with the world around us.