Doh Hot Yuh Head (2024)

Ceramics, Resin, Synthetic Hair

17 × 8 × 5 Inches 

Doh Hot Yuh Head interrogates the cultural significance of Black hair as both a site of identity and a target of scrutiny. Constructed with ceramic, resin, and synthetic hair, the piece references the oft-heard directive, “Don’t touch my hair,” reclaiming boundaries around bodily autonomy and cultural expression. Each braid in the sculpture functions as a symbol of resistance, resilience, and pride, pushing back against societal pressures to conform to Eurocentric standards of “neatness” and appearance. Drawing inspiration from ZZ Packer’s Brownies, the work examines how Black hair is policed, commodified, and fetishized, while also highlighting its role as a living archive of memory, history, and generational pride. The interaction of rigid and soft materials mirrors the tension between societal control and individual freedom, underscoring hair as both a physical and symbolic site of empowerment. This work positions Black hair as a resilient form of identity and a declaration of agency, celebrating its complexity and cultural centrality.