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Li HailingChinese Hairdresser Creates Paintings From Hair
Country:
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Content:
- Chinese Hair Stylist Creates Masterpieces from Cut Hair
- Inspiration and Materials
- Technique and Success
- Popular Subjects and Recognition
- Recent Endeavors and Influence
Chinese Hair Stylist Creates Masterpieces from Cut Hair
Hai Liang, a 35-year-old hairdresser from Lingbao, Henan, has gained fame for using discarded hair from his clients to create astonishing portraits of iconic celebrities. In his spare time, Liang meticulously cuts and arranges these hair fragments, transforming them into breathtaking works of art.
Inspiration and Materials
Liang's inspiration stems from childhood exposure to traditional Chinese painting. He sought a unique artistic outlet and found it in the "byproducts" of his profession. He particularly favors hair from male clients with short cuts, describing the tiny hair stubs as ideal for his creations.
Technique and Success
Liang meticulously straightens the hair strands and uses his hands to spread them onto a canvas, forming intricate portraits that appear to float effortlessly. Remarkably, these "hair paintings" are unattached, susceptible to being scattered by a mere gust of wind.
Popular Subjects and Recognition
Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe and influential Chinese artist Qi Baishi are among the most popular figures in Liang's collection. His hair art has garnered significant media attention and appreciation from art enthusiasts.
Recent Endeavors and Influence
Currently, Liang is working on creating a depiction of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, using hair. Additionally, he has ventured into creating 3D images of spiders and waterfalls.
Liang's work has inspired others, as evidenced by the recent creation of a snow portrait of Marilyn Monroe by two students in Changchun. The massive image was "carved" into a university football field using shovels, a testament to the popularity of Monroe's iconic image in China.
