Instagram Artist Laeticia KY Sends Powerful Messages With Hair Sculptures
Anyone with an Instagram account and idle time has fallen victim to mindless scrolling. You what we’re talking about; you bypass so many selfies, sponsored posts and celebrity candids that after awhile, your thumb seems to take on a mind of its own as images turn into one big blur. So much so, that you miss out on things that are actually worth your attention.
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If you’re overdue for some double-tap worthy inspiration, we highly recommend following Laeticia KY. The 21-year-old, who resides in Africa’s Ivory Coast, has amassed over 54,000 followers, thanks to her unique brand of hair artistry. Armed with extensions, fabric, needle, thread and sometimes wool, the burgeoning black artist molds her hair into towering sculptures that resemble everything from bicycles to hands and exotic animals. Source: Instagram
Source: Instagram
In an interview with Allure, Laeticia said that her pieces take anywhere from twenty minutes to two hours, with ideas coming spontaneously.”I’m naturally gifted with hair, but I’ve never studied it,” she said. “I want to encourage people to express themselves, to explore their creativity, to not be afraid to be who they are.”
Source: Instagram
Beyond that, it appears she’s now using her talent to shed light on the many issues plaguing women during Trump era (and long before that, to be honest). Two of her newest creations are dedicate...
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