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DESMA 9

Art + Science + Technology


SUMMER 2014
Professor Victoria Vesna

Title:
THE O-GLOW

By:
FERNANDA DA SILVA
ABSTRACT
The O-Glow is a small device that can be used by
females to turn orgasms into an art show. The device is
inserted into the vagina prior to intercourse, where it is
then able to read your vitals, and relay that information
to special smart paint created with the DNA of jellyfish,
and nanotechnology that receives information from the
device. When this paint is applied to walls, at the
appropriate time, the room will come to life with auras of
glowing colors and images. With research showing 67%
of college females are faking orgasms (1), this device
aims to improve this rate, giving partners visual
motivation to complete their mission.
CONCEPT
Studies show that orgasm can send a rush of
endorphins into the blood stream, resulting in happy,
giddy, warm feelings (2). So why are woman faking
so much? The O-Glow can be a motivational tool for
couples to achieve this natural altered state of
consciousness together (3), providing a unique
cocoon of glowing colors to enhance the fantasy like
feelings (3) people feel after achieving orgasm.
CONCEPT
Scientists have learned
that mixing jellyfish DNA
with genes can cause a
glow-in-the-dark effect in
animals (4). By applying
this technology to paint, it
can be possible to create
an interior paint for walls
that have the ability to
glow under a black light.
Combined with smart
nanotechnology, this
paint is able to do so
much more
Image (5) in Bibliography
CONCEPT
Nano sized electronic pearls are
also present in the paint. These
act as receivers from the O
device that transmit your vitals,
preparing the glow show to begin
at just the right moment. These
nano-tech-pearls also allow the
colors to seem as if they come to
life, moving around the room like
the Aurora Borealis. Each show
is unique and different, creating a
new experience every time!
Image (6) in Bibliography
CONCEPT
The O-Glow device itself
works like a combination of
the NuvaRing (7) and a
Fuelband (8). The device is
inserted into the vagina like
the NuvaRing, and it is safe
to use during intercourse. It
has the capability to track
your vitals like a Fuelband
and relay that information to
an App on your phone, and
to the nanorecievers in the
paint on your walls, so the
show begins at the perfect
time.
Upper Image (9) Lower Image (8)
CONTEXT
Historical:
The history of the female
orgasm has been very
oppressive. Since it is not
needed to procreate, unlike the
male orgasm, western doctors
in the 1800s actually labeled
female sexuality female
hysteria, (10) and cured it by
giving vaginal massages to
release the disease in doctors
offices until the 1920s.
Water massage to cure
hysteria in 1860. Image (10 A)
CONTEXT
The vibrator emerged as a
doctors tool to be able to
perform more hysteria
cases per day, thanks to
the industrial revolution
(11). It was one of the most
diagnosed disorders in
history. In 1952 it was
finally removed as a
disease by the American
Psychiatric Association.
The vibrator re-emerged in
the 60s as a home use
device during the sexual
revolution.
Image (10 B)
CONTEXT
The importance of the female orgasm has never
flourished, and it is time to bring attention to the
issue. Art is one way of doing this, as we have
seen with other big ticket issues such as Biotech
issues, it can start conversations about a topic
and create awareness to the public.
SOCIAL:
The female clitoris has over 8,000 sensory nerve
endings, yet 60-80% of women still fake their
orgasms. Social stigmas starting as early as high
school promote being a good sexual partner by
pleasuring men to reach orgasm. But what about us
women?
CONTEXT
We need to start creating a buzz, and promote
orgasm equality in our society. Mens ability to
orgasm is seen as a social problem, and hence
solutions in the form of Viagra, and other drugs
are plastered on billboards, TVs and magazines
(12). However, if a female has difficulty reaching
orgasm, they are sold the idea that it is their fault,
or they are unable to because of their different
physiological makeup (12). This leads to men
believing some women are just not capable of
orgasm. This needs to be addressed!
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
PRECEDENTS
Eduardo Kac created Alba,
the GFP Bunny art project
that injected jellyfish genes
into a fertilized egg, resulting
in a florescent green glowing
bunny under the right light.
The artist is quoted saying
transgenic art brings out a
debate on important social
issues that are affecting, and
will affect everyones lives in
decades to come. (13).
Image (13)
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
PRECEDENTS
Nanotechnology:
As an emerging form of
technology, Nano-sized
particles that work in
various ways already exist
in products today.
Clothing with anti-stain or
waterproofing abilities
utilize nanotechnology, as
does self-cleaning glass
found on trains, windows,
and cars. (14)
Image (15)
ARTS/HUMANITIES PRECEDENTS
Along with multiple studies of orgasm rates amongst our
society, there are and have been erotic art exhibits that
have raised discussion and awareness about sex in our
society. Most notably is the Museum of Eroticism in Paris.
They describe Contemporary artists have largely
acknowledged the love-making function. Since its
inauguration in 1997, the Museum has remained free from
all official pressure to present the work over 150 artists. Is
the essence of art the sublimation of sexuality? The
Museums temporary exhibitions offer a vast international
panorama of prolific creativity which is often disturbing and
very moving. (16)

Image 16
CONCLUSION
This juxtaposition of art+technology+science
does not serve a greater purpose than to be
something fun and different, that hopefully
will turn heads and start the discussion of
gender inequality in the sexual experiences
of men and woman. Combining technology
and science that already exists, putting a
spin on it, and creating a product that may
help increase female satisfaction would be
an accomplishment. However, at this age
and time, beginning a legitimate discussion
about the issue, would be the biggest
achievement.

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/09/14/why-women-and-men-fake-orgasm/

2. Female Orgasm Brown University.
http://brown.edu/Student_Services/Health_Services/Health_Education/womens_health/
female_orgasm.php

3. Sukel, Kayt. Sex on the Brain: Orgasms Unlock Altered Consciousness. New Scientist. May
2011.
http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21028124.600-sex-on-the-brain-orgasms-unlock-
altered- consciousness.html#.U-QU7lZYwdt

4. Rojhan, Susan Young. Glow In The Dark Rabbits MIT Technology Review. August 2014.
http://www.technologyreview.com/view/518171/glow-in-the-dark-rabbits/

12. Baxter, Holly & Rhiannan Lucy Cosslett. Sexual Inequality: In Search of the Female
Orgasm NewStatesman. January 2013.
http://www.newstatesman.com/lifestyle/2013/01/sexual-inequality-search-female-orgasm

13. Transgenic Bunny by Eduardo Kac Genome News Network. March 2002.
http://www.genomenewsnetwork.org/articles/03_02/bunny_art.shtml

16. Musee de l Erotisme Paris. Contemporary Art
http://www.musee-erotisme.com/en/expositions-erotisme/expositions-permanentes-
musee-erotisme-paris/item/96-art-contemporain.html
WORKS CITED
5. Image: Blurry Rainbow Colors Design PSDGraphics. October 2013.
http://www.psdgraphics.com/backgrounds/blurry-rainbow-colors-design/

6. Image: Limitless Possibilities Singularity Hub. July 2011.
http://singularityhub.com/2011/07/20/nanotechnology-on-the-internet-videos- of-
25th-anniversary-foresight-reunion-now-online/

7. NuvaRing. Merck&Co Inc., 2014.
http://www.nuvaring.com/consumer/

8. Image: Nike+Fuelband SE.
http://www.nike.com/us/en_us/c/nikeplus-fuelband

9. Image: How NuvaRing Works Every Womans Health Centre.
http://everywomanshealthcentre.ca/nuvaring/

10. Female Hysteria Wikipedia. & Images 10a + 10b.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Female_hysteria

11. Maines, Rachel P. The Job Nobody Wanted The Technology of Orgasm. New York
Times Books. John Hopkins University Press. 1999.
http://www.nytimes.com/books/first/m/maines-technology.html

14. Gimezewski, Dr. Jim. Nanotech for Artists. UCLA Online Lecture. DESMA9 Summer
2014

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