Throughout history, skin manipulation was primarily practiced for cultural, tribal or religious purposes. In the contemporary landscape, skin manipulation has been objectified and commercialized. This is exemplified through transhumanist experimentations and the replacement of body parts with robotic prosthetics.
This thesis investigates the recent attention towards skin manipulation, with the intent to focus and experiment with lines of cleavage, which is the topographical map drawn onto skin and used to define the direction where the skin has the least flexibility. The aim is to manipulate the lines in order to achieve better functions and to push the skin boundaries.
This thesis examines the potential of utilizing lines of cleavage to achieve alternate skin functions through a series of projects that address skin flexibility, protection, and memory.
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