HAIR WALL, 2002
Jean Shin: Hair Wall
Artist’s hair and existing holes in the gallery wall
Dimensions variable
2002
Installation at Artist Space, New York
In this installation, tufts of the artist’s hair have been tucked into holes in the gallery wall left behind from the previous exhibition. Hair Wall incorporates a part of Shin’s body into the creative act while linking her to the art that preceded her. In addition, the organic quality of the material contrasts with the structured layout and the clean, white environment of the gallery.