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.
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 |
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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