The concept of "meaning" as a coding term and common reference is described by Rospigliosi in his text "Defunctionalizations". And it is represented with installations dating back to the mid-80s. In this case the concept is experienced through performative actions with living objects and organisms. Most of the performances presented were conceived between 1996 and 2001. Their realization is ongoing.

The forced impairment of functions and morphology of living objects and organisms, caused by the interference of prosthetic elements or interventions aimed at modifying their nature, generates a space defined as "A-mutated". In this new state, the original meaning "B-coherent" is canceled out, as the organism or object is no longer able to manifest its original aesthetics and functions. However, the subject/object takes on a new morphology and a new ontological determination. The new condition, defined as "C-native", in addition to generating a new "state of being", causes an aesthetic and conceptual distortion. As the mind continues to recognize the morphology and function of the subject/object in its original state. Because of the mnemonic information linked to its “former” meaning “B-coherent”. In summary, defunctionalization in living organisms, as in objects, involves the "redefinition" of meaning and function, which adapts to the new morphology and new circumstances of the organism or object.

Prosthetics and Defunctionalization a-3 (30 minute performative installation). The object/subject separated from its function takes on a new morphology and a new ontological determination. Designed in 1999 and built in 2024©. Photographs of the installations. 70x50 cm. 10 copies

Prosthetics and Defunctionalization a-1 (47 minute performative installation). The object/subject separated from its function takes on a new morphology and a new ontological determination. Designed in 1999 and built in 2024©. Photographs of the installations 70x50 cm. 10 copies

Prosthetics and Defunctionalization a-2 (38 minute performative installation). The object/subject separated from its function takes on a new morphology and a new ontological determination. Designed in 1999 and built in 2024©. Photographs of the installations 70x50 cm. 10 copies

Defunctionalization a-10 (26 minute performative installation). The object/subject separated from its function takes on a new morphology and a new ontological determination. Designed in 2000 and built in 2024©. Photograph of the installation 70x50 cm. 10 copies

Mimesis and Defunctionalization (54 minute performative installation). 2022©. 5 photographs of the installation 70x50 cm. 1/10

Defunctionalization a-p (59 minute performative installation). 2022©. The object/subject separated from its function takes on a new morphology and a new ontological determination. 6 photographs of the installation 70x50 cm. 1/10