No one can fault Carlos Franklin for lack of creativity. After all, how often is it that you see someone use human hair as thread to stitch portraits of men? The Colombian artist has crafted a series mimicking pictures he’s found on the Internet and hairstyle magazines, only he’s limited himself to the use of hair to define each of his subjects. And the results are actually quite remarkable in their detail.
Carlos Franklin titles this eccentric series ‘Elegance,’ which is apt when you think about the nimble dexterity required in the art of embroidering. As a contrast the somewhat effeminate discipline, the images Franklin chose to recreate are rather masculine, with depictions of men from urban backgrounds frequently showing up. The hairs themselves almost resemble lines made using markers or pens.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Hair Embroidery Portraiture
- Carlos Franklin uses human hair as thread to stitch portraits of men, creating an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the beauty and art industries.
- Elegance Series
- Carlos Franklin's Elegance series showcases the art of embroidery using human hair, spurring innovation in fashion and textile industries.
- Limited Mediums
- Carlos Franklin limits himself to the use of hair in his art, creating an opportunity for innovation in unconventional materials in various industries.
Where This Applies
- Beauty
- Carlos Franklin's use of human hair as thread may inspire new trends in the beauty industry.
- Art
- Franklin's innovation in using hair as a medium for embroidery has the potential to disrupt traditional methods in the art world.
- Fashion/textile
- Carlos Franklin's Elegance series could inspire experimentation with unconventional materials in the fashion and textile industries.
