This body of work strongly explores the intricate relationship between human hair, femininity, and the realities of gendered violence, with a focused lens on forced hair shearing and the experiences of victims in Ireland. I dive deep into the taboo surrounding hair, juxtaposing it with its traditional role as a symbol of beauty when attached to the head.

Through the last year, my practice has been heavily influenced by writers and researchers who particularly focus their work on the way women have been treated throughout Ireland’s extensive history. Through instances such as the Irish War of Independence and the Magdalene Laundries, women’s hair has been specifically and repetitively targeted. My work investigates the complex connection between human hair, femininity, and the harsh realities of gender-based violence, specifically focusing on forced hair shearing and the experiences of victims in Ireland. Through my practice, I delve into how hair tells stories of culture, memory, and individuality. I have engaged with a combination of mediums such as textiles, silkscreen printing, sculpture and human hair itself to tell the stories of the women affected by decades of these violent acts.