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The “Don’t Touch My Hair” Series is a body of work that looks at both the beauty and objectification of black women and their hair by displaying beautiful, intricate hairstyles. Taking inspiration from West Africa and recreating them from a modern perspective. It uses colour and decoration inspired by my Yoruba culture, whilst framing the women in the photographs both as objects and people. Their faces range from vacant emotions to ones which are expressive. Referencing when black women can express their emotions outwardly and other times when their feelings must be repressed.
The women photographed are Abi Kasim, Precious Beattie and Raihanna Thompson. Hair was done by Rebecca Emmanuel and make-up by Precious Beattie.
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The “Don’t Touch My Hair” Series is a body of work that looks at both the beauty and objectification of black women and their hair by displaying beautiful, intricate hairstyles. Taking inspiration from West Africa and recreating them from a modern perspective. It uses colour and decoration inspired by my Yoruba culture, whilst framing the women in the photographs both as objects and people. Their faces range from vacant emotions to ones which are expressive. Referencing when black women can express their emotions outwardly and other times when their feelings must be repressed.
The women photographed are Abi Kasim, Precious Beattie and Raihanna Thompson. Hair was done by Rebecca Emmanuel and make-up by Precious Beattie.