The Golden Section (2019-Present)

My most recent work on hair and identity examines blonde hair as a symbol of European beauty ideals.
The pieces are made of commercially available human hair extensions, which I have applied to vinyl screens using wig-making techniques. Most of this work was created at the Burrard Arts Foundation Residency in Vancouver, BC, Canada, which resulted in a solo exhibition in 2022. Please scroll to the bottom of the page to read the exhibition text.

The Golden Section 8, 2021 (detail). 48" x 48" (122 cm x 122 cm) Commercially available human hair extensions, vinyl mesh. Collection of the artist.

The Golden Section 1 & 2, 2019. 43 cm x 61 cm, 56.5 cm x 76 cm. Commercially available human hair extensions, vinyl mesh. Collection of the artist.

The Golden Section 3 & 4, 2019. 48 x 71 cm, 51.5 cm x 76 cm. Commercially available human hair extensions, vinyl mesh. Collection of the artist.

The Golden Section 6, 8, and 5, 2019. 48" x 48" (122 cm x 122 cm) each. Commercially available human hair extensions, vinyl mesh. Collection of the artist.

The Golden Section 5, 2019. 48" x 48" (122 cm x 122 cm) Commercially available human hair extensions, vinyl mesh. Collection of the artist.

The Golden Section 6, 2019. 48" x 48" (122 cm x 122 cm) Commercially available human hair extensions, vinyl mesh. Collection of the artist.

The Golden Section 7, 2019. 48" x 48" (122 cm x 122 cm) Commercially available human hair extensions, vinyl mesh. Collection of the artist.

The Golden Section 7, 2019 (detail). 48" x 48" (122 cm x 122 cm) Commercially available human hair extensions, vinyl mesh. Collection of the artist.

The Golden Section 8, 2019. 48" x 48" (122 cm x 122 cm) Commercially available human hair extensions, vinyl mesh. Collection of the artist.

The Golden Section 9, 2019. 48" x 85" (122 cm x 216 cm) Commercially available human hair extensions, vinyl mesh. Collection of the artist.

The Golden Section, Installation view, Burrard Arts Foundation 2022.

Untitled Neckpiece (from The Golden Section), 2022. 13 cm x 15.25 cm x 1 cm. Human hair, bronze, vinyl tube, magnets.

The Golden Section 4, 2019 (detail). 51.5 cm x 76 cm. Commercially available human hair extensions, vinyl mesh. Collection of the artist.