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Gun Hands And Penis Knives: The Cybernetic Metaphors of Joseph Barbaccia (NSFW)

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Joseph’s Barbaccia’s Integration Series melds human anatomy and everyday household objects into bizarre half-man, half-utensil hybrids. The grafted body part corresponds metaphorically or causally with the tool. In layman’s terms, too much grated Parmesan will make you roly-poly.

[Joseph Barbaccia via Street Anatomy]

“Obesity”

Mixed Media, 2006

“Obesity”

Mixed Media, 2006

“Naked Aggression”

Mixed Media, 2004

“Sustenance”

Mixed Media, 2004

“Solace”

Mixed Media, 2007

“Blame”

Mixed Media, 2007

“Seduction”

Mixed Media, 2008

“Seduction”

Mixed Media, 2008

“Determination”

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