Alex Alejandro Leon Eriksson

Second Skin examines the spacesuit as a symbol of exploration, progress and power. Historically, it has not only represented humanity’s technological triumphs but also its colonial ambitions and the desire to conquer the unknown. Inspired by sci-fi literature, my degree project questions the spacesuit’s role in both historical and future narratives.

By merging traditional textile techniques such as weaving, sewing and crocheting with futuristic materials and forms, a representation is created where the boundaries between the organic and the artificial dissolve. The suit becomes a speculation about an alternative future, one driven not by dominance but by care and the possibility of existing on one’s own terms.

With a playful blend of craftsmanship and sci-fi aesthetics, Second Skin invites reflection on who gets to be part of future space narratives—and how we can imagine new ones.

*This podcast episode is AI-generated and was created as an experimental way to summarize and present my degree project. The content is based on an automated interpretation of my work and offers an alternative way to engage with the ideas behind the project.*