London-based Nigerian multidisciplinary artist Asiko uses photography to explore identity, culture, and the stories that shape how we see ourselves. In his latest series, Skin & Shadow, he turns his attention to Black hair and the many ways it has been worn, styled, and understood across generations.
Asiko’s Skin & Shadow Explores Black Beauty, Hair and Identity
Presented through striking black and white portraits, the series features Black women wearing a variety of braided hairstyles, highlighting the beauty, versatility, and cultural significance of Black hair. Through each image, Asiko examines the relationship between personal expression and beauty standards shaped by history, culture, and society.
Asiko’s Skin & Shadow Explores Black Beauty, Hair and Identity
Rather than offering a fixed definition of beauty, Skin & Shadow encourages viewers to question the ideas they have inherited and consider how identity is formed. The series is part of The Black Madonna & Other Sacred Spaces exhibition at Urban Arts Space in Columbus, Ohio, continuing Asiko’s exploration of beauty, memory, and representation.
Asiko’s Skin & Shadow Explores Black Beauty, Hair and Identity
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