Giant hand grabs and squashes shoppers

'The Hand From Above' installation, created by artist Chris O'Shea has been unleashed on Liverpool city centre. The giant hand, which squashes or plucks away pedestrians in real time, is seen on a huge screen mounted in the city. The 'Augmented Reality' installation was commissioned by the Foundation For Art and Creative Technology and, the Liverpool City Council.

The installation has been hailed as a piece of 'Monty-Pythonesque' art. The artist, Chris O'Shea seeks to pose the question 'what would happen if humans weren't on top of the food chain?'

Its next appearance will be in Cardiff City centre, from 22nd October to the 24th October.

Watch the video here.

Posted By:
Lucas

Date:
16th October 2009

Category:
Innovation