The H.A.I.R. project
I started collecting my own hair in January 2020. At first, out of curiosity, fetching loose hair every time after washing it in the shower. Rolling it. Taking a photo and then placing it in a box. These actions -seemingly meaningless at the beginning- evolved into some kind of ritual that I continue to practice today.
Material experiments
As I continued researching, I looked into the material’s chemical components, it’s potential applications for design and regenerative use, symbolic significance and political implications. Some triggering questions:
How do we relate to hair once it is disconnected of the human body?
What can happen if we challenge social norms around impurity, disgust and decay that are related to human hair?
What can be found when we transgress the abject?
The H.A.I.R. project is ongoing, and in constant evolution.