'Célio Braga does not make jewellery. He observes people and their interaction and gives a reaction through the objects he creates. Those pieces can sometimes be worn as a brooch or a necklace. Truly applied art: the object that poses questions and hands you suggestions can accompany you all day. As a recollection, a confrontation or an act of wilfulness.'-Ward Schrijver [source]
Sorry I'm not allowed to download his images but if you click the link above you can view them or see his website here. Unlike most of the other artist that use hair i have come across his use leaves the hair looking very messy and hairy, very visceral. His work deals with the fragility, mortality and vulnerability (same thing amanda same thiiiing) of the human body so materials that are discarded like hair really compliment this idea.
He has some photography work which has been cut back in to and looks like reptile skin rather than human, the photographs are ECU and have the same translucent greyish look that hair has when viewed close up, you know like vermicelli?? I love this guys work, love the artists he references, his materials, his objects, everything :)
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