Growing up in the countryside, I became enchanted by the hidden textures of nature—the subtle details that only reveal themselves when you take the time to stop and look closely. Now, living in the city, I’ve found myself longing for that connection to the land. For my project, I wanted to explore how these quiet, intricate textures could be found in an urban environment, where nature often feels distant.
sand (1)
Rather than simply recreating nature, I sought a more personal bridge between these two worlds. After much thought, I landed on an unexpected medium—hair. It’s something we all share, yet it holds an incredible range of textures, much like the natural world itself. The idea of weaving hair and nature together became my way of blending these two homes of mine—rural and urban, familiar and foreign.
Through this exploration, I’ve created a series that merges the tactile beauty of nature with the unique textures of hair—an abstract, yet deeply personal expression of my dual identity. Each piece is a celebration of the quiet textures that connect us to both the world around us and the worlds within us.
bush (2)
bark (3)
ivy (4)
I hope this series encourages you to pause, to look more closely, and to embrace the often overlooked beauty of your surroundings.
