Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
TAC’s interactive sculpture Graham has been designed with stronger ribs to give him better protection in a crash.
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Graham is the collaboration between the TAC, leading trauma surgeon Christian Kenfield, crash investigator expert David Logan and world-renowned artist Patricia Piccinini.
His chest is large and barrel-like to withstand greater impacts. However, his torso is more airbag-like than armour-like. Sacks that do a similar job to that of an airbag, have been placed between each of Graham’s ribs. On impact these airbags absorb the impact force and reduce his forward momentum. The airbags provide an inbuilt added layer of protection for the heart and other vital organs.
Want to know more? Meet Graham - the only person designed to survive on our roads: http://www.meetgraham.com.au
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TAC’s interactive sculpture Graham has been designed with stronger ribs to give him better protection in a crash.
To subscribe to TACVictoria click here: bit.ly/1SIy8sm
Graham is the collaboration between the TAC, leading trauma surgeon Christian Kenfield, crash investigator expert David Logan and world-renowned artist Patricia Piccinini.
His chest is large and barrel-like to withstand greater impacts. However, his torso is more airbag-like than armour-like. Sacks that do a similar job to that of an airbag, have been placed between each of Graham’s ribs. On impact these airbags absorb the impact force and reduce his forward momentum. The airbags provide an inbuilt added layer of protection for the heart and other vital organs.
Want to know more? Meet Graham - the only person designed to survive on our roads: http://www.meetgraham.com.au
Like TAC on Facebook: facebook.com/TransportAccidentCommission
Follow TAC on Twitter: twitter.com/TACVictoria
TAC Victoria Website: https://www.tac.vic.gov.au
Towards Zero Website: https://www.towardszero.vic.gov.au/
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"Copyright in the material on this website is owned by the TAC and may only be used for non-commercial personal or educational purposes. You may not modify, transmit or revise the contents of this website without the prior written permission of the TAC."
Comments may not be published if they do not add to the discussion, are offensive, repetitious, illegal or meaningless, contain clear errors of fact or are in poor taste.
