"Laetitia Ky's TED talk: Creating Wild and Intricate Sculptures from my Own Hair" - Video
Wild, Intricate Sculptures — Made Out of My Hair | Laetitia Ky | TED
Laetitia Ky grew up in Ivory Coast longing for straight hair, like many African children. After a traumatic incident with her hair at 16, she decided to go back to her natural hair, and at 18, she came across a photo album showing the intricate hairstyles of African women in pre-colonial society, inspiring her to see her hair differently. This revelation led her to experiment with her own hair, using it as a medium to create wild, intricate sculptures.
Originally creating sculptures for their aesthetic appeal, Ky was encouraged by the positive feedback she received online ......
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