Designed to protect humans while in Space, astronaut suits are often used to signify humankind’s
triumph over the challenges of an inhospitable, futuristic environment. By contrast, Tossin’s
astronaut suit appears to be ghostly, flaccid, and fragile. Made of silicone mixed with meteorite
powder, soil, and bark, this suit is no longer a barrier against the dangers of Space but rather a
sponge for its contents. The porous nature of this suit points to the vulnerable nature of the
boundaries that exist between humans and their environments. The suit also evokes our
aspirations to find shelter and resources in Space, a theoretical refuge once all resources on Earth
have been exhausted.
Vulnerably Human, 2022
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