inevitable (death is our 'something in common') is a conceptual artwork made of human hair

created by jordanian artist and architect, wasim zaid, this curious project tackles the somber topic of death. the conceptual artwork – inevitable (death is our ‘something in common’) – aims to remind viewers about the certainty of passing away, that it is a fate we all share and that each and every one of us will face it eventually. 

all images by diana habashneh

the piece is composed of a large eye shaped medium with a diameter of 120 cm and constructed out of timber and glass. radiating from the center are tufts of real human hair. collected from young individuals, the hair has been chosen as the defining element due to its direct link to the human body and the perceived journey of a single hair – it grows, is cut off, then forgotten. the choice of shape is also significant as circular forms have long been held to signify the circle of life and death. essentially, with this piece zaid is reminding us all that our life span has an end, and that it’s inevitable.

project info:

project name: inevitable (death is our ‘something in common’)

artist: wasim zaid habashneh

photography: diana habashneh

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edited by: lynne myers | designboom