Human beings have always sought to improve themselves. Since time immemorial, we have competed with previous generations to see who becomes more capable and humane.
Thanks to the development and advancement of science, we have been able to extend our lifespan. Every day new technologies are being created to optimize the quality of our lives and make us more functional beings. But this is not enough; we always want more, and we’ve devoted our time in this world to create devices that can turn us into super humans with outstanding capacities.
Nowadays, devices like bionic arms or legs are under development and great strides have been made; but our thirst to become the ultimate dominant species won’t end there. We’ve reached the stars, the moon, and who knows? Maybe in a not too distant future we’ll be able to inhabit other planets. In the meantime, science fiction is our best vehicle to travel through these untamed places. These stories have made a huge impact on people; through books, movies, and TV series, the futuristic world of androids and technological advancements have become a fantasy that many would love to experience.
If you’re one of those people who would love to be immersed in a sci-fi world, tattoo artist Jesse Rix is your best ally. With his masterful artistic proficiency, you can become a real-life humanoid robot. His interest in art began at a young age and Rix hasn’t stopped improving his technique to the point he is one of the best realistic artists in the tattoo community.
When he decided to dedicate himself to the tattoo business, he wanted to develop a signature style that would make him stand out from the thousands of tattooists around the world. First, he became an expert on realist styles by making impressive portraits of people, but this wasn’t enough for Rix. He soon realized that what people really wanted were unique designs that could represent their personalities, and he wanted to give them that.
Rix’s auteur stamp is his three-dimensional optical illusions, which portray surreal worlds hiding under the skin. With geometrical cuts that resemble 3D puzzles, we can see the machinery peeking through or even the creatures that are controlling the body.
Tattoos are a trend that millions follow without caring too much about what they’re permanently getting on their skin. With the ridiculous demand, many tattoo artists have dedicated their time to create mainstream designs people see on Instagram or Pinterest. Jesse Rix has proven tattoos are a commitment between the artist and the person. Moreover, his designs require patience and utter commitment.
So, are you ready to become a real-life cyborg?
“He didn’t, actually, look anything, for there was a smooth blankness, to his face, except for the sadness one imagined one saw in his eyes. His hair was smooth, light brown, rather fine; and he had no facial hair. He looked freshly and cleanly shaved. […] Andrew Martin studied the robot’s right hand, his cutting hand, as it lay motionless on the desk. The fingers were long and were shaped into artistically metallic, looping curves so -graceful and appropriate that one could imagine a scalpel fitting them and becoming, temporarily, one piece with them.”
—Isaac Asimov, The Bicentennial Mann
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If you’re interested in Jesse Rix’s work, take a look at his Instagram profile or his official website.
Source:
InkPpl: International Tattoo Magazine
