In this series, hair emerges as a site where personal identity intersects with public space, creating an unfolding dialogue between individual expression and collective meaning. Hair inhabits unique symbolic territory—simultaneously the most public and private aspect of our physical selves. As an emblem of identity, it exists in full view yet carries intensely personal meaning. This series examines hair’s dual nature as both intimate marker and social signifier in urban spaces.
The images explore how hair operates within the language of symbols, transcending its biological function to become a carrier of meaning. Like rings in a tree trunk, hair holds histories—of choices made, beliefs held, boundaries crossed. What begins as a personal extension of the self transforms into a symbol read and interpreted by others in the social sphere.
Through this examination of hair’s symbolic weight in shared spaces, the work reveals the intricate relationship between private expression and public interpretation. Each image considers how this most visible part of ourselves functions as both declaration and disguise, exploring the tension between what we display and what remains concealed beneath the surface. The work considers hair beyond mere aesthetics, positioning it as a marker of cultural, political, and personal transformation.
