Charlotte Manning's “LowRider Crab” was honoured with a Honorary Mention at the Prix Ars Electronica 2000, category Computer Animation.
These mutated crustaceans, known locally as “Los Crafty Cangrejos”, are highly intelligent and have shed their legs in favor of wheels and a hydraulic suspension. To maintain their modifications, they need a continual supply of autoparts. They are constantly tinkering.
About Charlotte Manning
Charlotte Manning (US), born on 15 November 1968 in Cleveland/Ohio. BA in Neurobiology/Physiology, Northwestern University of Chicago, 1991. Dec 1994-Dec. 1999: Technical Director, mental images, Berlin. Since Jan. 2000: Techn.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.