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Sculpture of the brain made from layering donated human hair into a mould of a model brain. This hair is from a female donor and retains its natural grey colouring.

"Hair brained" is an English idiomatic phrase used as a derogatory term to explain someone's possibly irrational thought.



The brain measures approximately 18 cm (W) by 17 cm (H) by 18 cm (D).

Sculpture of the brain made from layering donated human hair into a mould of a model brain. This hair is from a female donor and retains its natural brown auburn colouring.

"Hair brained" is an English idiomatic phrase used as a derogatory term to explain someone's possibly irrational thought.



The brain measures approximately 18 cm (W) by 17 cm (H) by 18 cm (D).

Sculpture of the brain made from layering donated human hair into a mould of a model brain. The donor of this hair is unknown as it was purchased from a cosmetic shop in London. Prior to purchase, the hair had been bleached to obtain the blonde colour seen here.

"Hair brained" is an English idiomatic phrase used as a derogatory term to explain someone's possibly irrational thought.



The brain measures approximately 18 cm (W) by 17 cm (H) by 18 cm (D).

9 artworks of the brain depicting personality and character traits. Images resemble a black and white negative or scan.
Top row: Woolly thinking, Airhead, Clouded Thoughts
Middle row: Pea Brain, Bright Idea, Feather Brain
Bottom row: Open-minded, Deflated, Wired

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Hair brain sculpture

Hair brain sculpture

Hair brain sculpture

Hair brain sculpture

Artworks of the Brain as b/w negative images

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Hair brain sculpture

Hair brain sculpture

Hair brain sculpture

Hair brain sculpture

Artworks of the Brain as b/w negative images

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