Description

I use human hair as a primary medium to create two and three-dimensional works, exploring themes of mindfulness and interconnectedness. Human hair has the potential to embody both mind and matter. Since I weave and knot each strand of hair into structures that are mostly air, my sculptures become semi-transparent, resembling ineffable thoughts and memories. Hair evokes matter through its visceral, tactile quality, inviting the viewer to engage with the physicality of the present. In my past projects, I draw inspiration from the core Buddhist teaching of 'Form and Emptiness,' emphasizing the interconnectedness and ever-changing nature of all things. To convey these ideas, I utilize shimmering veils crafted from human hair and other natural materials including feathers, and plant seed fiber. They evoke a sense of fragility, inviting viewers to reflect upon the transient nature of life. Moreover, by intricately interweaving different fiber materials, I hint at the underlying interdependence of all beings, symbolizing the interwoven fabric of existence. With my wall-based work, I create compositions featuring sacred geometric shapes and circles, incorporating repeated hair lines embedded within acrylic medium. I cultivate an awareness of oneness and interdependence through layered visual composition. This exploration of interconnectedness has evolved in my current series, The Fabric of Energy, where Buddhist philosophy converges with quantum physics. Inspired by the concept that emptiness (the quantum vacuum) contains dynamic energy at fundamental levels, I create torus-shaped sculptures that visualize continuous energy movement. In a torus, energy flows in a continuous cycle: entering from one end, circulating around the center, and exiting from the other side. This pattern maintains balance and suggests inherent wholeness. The works feature multiple layers of shapes intricately nested within one another, all visible due to the semitransparent nature of the weaving pattern. My sculptures visualize these concepts in tangible form, inviting viewers to explore the torus as a template for universal interconnection.