Meet Graham. He might look a little different but I assure you that he’s human. Well, sort of. The reason he looks the way he does is because his body has been modified to withstand a car crash.
Graham was created as part of a new Australian road safety campaign by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC). He was designed by sculptor Patricia Piccinini, a leading trauma surgeon, and a road safety engineer, who modified him based on their own knowledge of traffic accidents. The result isn’t a pretty sight but it’s certainly a sobering one. As you can see, Graham doesn’t have a neck because these snap easily in car accidents. He also has a flat, fleshy face to protect his ears and nose. And if you’re wondering about all those extra nipples, they’re to protect his ribs like a natural set of airbags.
Don’t have a body like Graham’s? Then think about slowing down next time you’re behind the wheel.
More info: Meetgraham.com | TAC | Patricia Piccinini (h/t)
Meet Graham. He might look different but I assure you that he’s human
The reason he looks the way he does is because his body has been modified to withstand a car crash
Graham was created as part of a new Australian road safety campaign