Isis Mary Adeosun

I was inspired by the head-dress that is worn and depicted on the Ancient Kemetic goddess Aset or Isis. I created a crown like shape on Jana's head due to my love for sculptural hair art and we went to a neighbouring park, walked around and captured her during sunset hour. Blackness transcends time. The fact that we can take inspiration from mythologies born in 2350–c 2100 BCE or even prior to that and thread her hair, which Nigerians have also used for years, and create sculptures from that is beautiful to me.

Hair Art is a way to validate the identity of black women. Having the crown of their head being transformed into literal sculptures or shapes they desire allows them to be connected so deeply with themselves.

Credits:

Muse / Model: Jana Rageh

Creative Direction/ Photography/ Hair Art: Mary Adeosun

Location: Potters Park, Mount Eden