The Youth Project - Hair《年輕系列 - 髮》

2012 - Ongoing

Artist’s hair tied with red ribbon

Size variable

Hair naturally carries both personal and biological information, echoing the history of society while reflecting the dynamic relationship between the inner and outer self. In The Youth Project - Hair (2012 - ongoing), which consists of hair Zhang has collected since 2012 with each haircut, her hair not only becomes a representation of identity, race, and gender, but also capturing the visible marks of aging and underlying fears. As changes in hair color, texture, and thickness become more pronounced over time, they bear both personal and societal significance, as hair has long been tied to notions of beauty, vitality, and self-identity.