Second Skin

We face multiple ecological crises resulting from our own behaviour. The belief that we are separate from nature has led us to create a human-centred world, where natural resources are valued only for how they improve human life. Second Skin is a wearable piece developed through material-led experimentation, in which the natural characteristics of orange peel and eggshell inform a reimagined skin and bones. The countless pores of orange peel and the calcium carbonate composition of eggshell become a protective layer that rests against bare skin. Worn over time, Second Skin challenges us to reconsider our relationship with the material world. It invites us to set aside human-centred thinking and recognise that we are all part of the same world of materials, skin, and bones.