For her latest work at the Oneshot Hair Awards, Efi applied 3D printing directly onto hair. She sculpts deep-sea silhouettes, experiments with synthetic materials, and continuously explores the physical limits of what hair can achieve. It is work that expands the boundaries of both technology and material. Traditional hairstyling tools and advanced fabrication techniques coexist on the same canvas.
The 'Vythos' series translates the texture and movement of the deep sea onto the scalp. The 'Fractal' series visualizes repeating patterns found in nature through hair. Both demand precise structural planning and skilled handwork simultaneously. Efi uses hair as a medium to translate nature, mathematics, and technology into a single sculptural language.
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FAQ
Who is Efi Davies?
Efi Davies is a hair artist who uses hair as a sculptural medium to create works emphasizing silhouette and structure. She's known for her Vythos series, meaning 'depths of the sea' in Greek, and her Fractal series exploring mathematical and natural harmony. Recently, she experimented with applying 3D printing directly onto hair.
What is Efi Davies's Vythos series?
The Vythos (Βυθός) series takes its name from the Greek word for 'depths of the sea' and translates the textures and movements of deep-sea creatures into sculptural hair art on the scalp. Davies combines precise structural design with handcraft techniques to interpret nature through hair.
What techniques does Efi Davies use?
For the OneShot Hair Awards, Davies pioneered a technique applying 3D printing directly onto hair. She sculpts deep-sea creature silhouettes, experiments with synthetic materials, and explores hair's physical limits. Her work merges traditional hairdressing tools with cutting-edge fabrication technology in a single piece.
