Higher Hair
In the hands of a “community cosmetic healer,” audience members experience consensual hair play. Focused attention on its texture, length, and colour opens personal reflection on the intergenerational politics of hair.
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Production Credits
Created and produced by: Hima Batavia Cast: Hima Batavi and Nikola Steer (aka Coco Framboise) Audio Creator: Jeremy Glenn Installation Creator: Mimosa Haque (StrangeLoveFlowers) Production Manager: Wilson Lin Video Producer: Ciaran Breen Production History
SummerWorks Festival: Toronto, ON 8-10 August 2022
Geary Art Crawl: Toronto, ON 2021 |
Photo credit: Ciaran Breen. Photo source: summerworks.ca
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Press
“A profoundly mystical experience. I feel so braided to the past, present and future.” - Audience Participant, Geary Art Crawl, 2021
"A much-needed resetting of the soul after several months away from home, community, and passions.” - Audience Participant, Geary Art Crawl, 2021
"A much-needed resetting of the soul after several months away from home, community, and passions.” - Audience Participant, Geary Art Crawl, 2021