A woman who has spent upwards of £156,000 transforming herself into a ‘human cyborg’ has revealed the struggles she faces because of her appearance.
Lina Lorenzen, 36, from San Francisco in the US, has over 200 tattoos and has had multiple subdermal implants inserted into her skin in an effort to complete her futuristic look.
While she is proud of her ‘body art’, Ms Lorenzen admits she is often ‘judged’ and ‘excluded’ by other adults because of her appearance, adding that children frequently stare at her.
Despite this, she has no plans to stop her body modifications, with more planned for later this year.
Ms Lorenzen said: ‘Tattoos are a part of my evolving self-expression, so I don’t see myself stopping anytime soon. I am trying to tattoo all the blank spots that I have left.
Lina Lorenzen, 36, from San Francisco in the US, has over 200 tattoos and has had multiple subdermal implants inserted into her skin in an effort to complete her futuristic look
While she is proud of her ‘body art’, Ms Lorenzen admits she is often ‘judged’ and ‘excluded’ by other adults because of her appearance, adding that children frequently stare at her
‘Children are naturally curious and it’s understandable that they might stare at something they’re unfamiliar with. I try to respond with a friendly smile or wave, hoping to normalise my appearance and foster a sense of acceptance.’
But the tattoo artist said there have been instances where she has felt ‘judged or excluded’ by people her own age ‘due to my appearance’.
She said: ‘Ultimately, I choose to surround myself with individuals who value me for who I am, not just how I look.
‘My tattoos are a conversation starter and I’m always happy to share my story with anyone who’s interested.’
Lina has no plans to stop her body modifications, with more planned for later this year
Ms Lorenzen is currently single, but doesn’t believe her ink is linked to her solo status
Pictured: Tattoos on the top of Lina Lorenzen’s head
Ms Lorenzen is currently single, but doesn’t believe her ink is linked to her solo status.
The tattoo artist, who grew up in Germany, said: ‘I’m currently single. My relationship status is independent of my appearance.
‘I believe that true connections are formed on a deeper level than superficial judgments.’
The 36-year-old’s ink is inspired by a style of surrealism and biomechanical art – a specific art that incorporates elements of machinery with organics
Pictured: Lina before and after she began her futuristic transformation
Lina says she has a few more sessions of transformations booked in the coming months
She says: ‘Every time I get a new one, it’s like adding another layer to my story’
The 36-year-old’s ink is inspired by a style of surrealism and biomechanical art – a specific art that incorporates elements of machinery with organics.
She added: ‘The decision to modify my body with implants was a personal one, driven by a desire to push boundaries and express my individuality.
‘I’ve got a few more sessions booked and I’m always planning new designs.
‘Every time I get a new one, it’s like adding another layer to my story.’
