Negritude

Constructed with the material at its core and the process being part of the final outcome. A series photographic braided wallpapers developed from collagraph printed synthetic hair, then manipulate digitally. Used to explore themes of home, memory and identity to encapsulate and reinforce ideas of class, status and cultural affiliations.  

Wallpaper gaining most of its popularity as the British Empire expanded through the 18th-20th century using this narrative to challenge colonial construct which is an ever-present issue in our society particularly in places whose function should be to encourage freedom of thought, decolonize the space!  Does a white wall suffice?

Copy of photographic hair prints available for sale. Please contact for details.