Amanda Jane Graham

PUBLICATIONS

The Coiffured

Exhibition Publication, 2023

The Coiffured exhibition publication documents Amanda Jane Graham's research into hairdressing, creativity, authorship and the cultural status of the profession. Bringing together visual documentation, research material and commissioned contributions, the publication extends the concerns explored through the exhibition.

Read the publication below
Download PDF here
Two pages of a document titled 'Introduction to Spark' by Philip Delamere, discussing Leitrim County's cultural and creative initiatives, including the Spark program, collaboration with artist Amanda Jane Graham, and the importance of creativity in society.
Open book or brochure titled "Introduction to HABIC" by Margaret O'Rourke Doherty with text on the history and significance of the hairdressing industry in Ireland, addressing its economic impact, societal perceptions, and professional development.
Photograph of a two-page document titled 'Creative Ireland' by Tania Banotti. The text discusses the Creative Ireland Program, its goals, initiatives, and collaboration with local authorities, cultural, economic, and creative sectors in Ireland.
Two-page resume or artist's statement document titled "The Coiffured: Artist's Statement" by Amanda Jane Graham, discussing her background, education, career, and artistic perspective on hairdressing, with the left page containing her personal history and the right page elaborating on her professional experiences and insights.
A black salon chair with a hairdryer positioned behind it, set against a grey background.
Two classical bust sculptures, one labeled Queen and the other Emperor. Both wear large helmets and have detailed facial features and clothing, with the Queen on the left and the Emperor on the right. The sculptures are designed in a realistic style with a hand-finished 3D printed appearance.
Two sculptures of women with elaborate headpieces. The left figure has a rounded, helmet-like headpiece with layered bands, curly hair, and detailed earrings, while the right figure has a similar headpiece with a textured, detailed hairstyle and large earrings. Both sculptures are busts showing their shoulders and chest.
Open book with title 'The Coiffured: Artist's Statement' by Amanda Jane Graham, featuring a personal narrative about her career in hair styling and research, with the pages open to reveal the full text.
Two pages of a book or article with text discussing historical hairstyles, hairdressing, and related events from the 18th to 20th centuries.
Two pages of a printed document titled 'A Snippet of Politics and History' by Professor Don Herzog, discussing hairdressers' comments on politics, social injustice, and satire in historical context.
Two pages from a publication titled "Head in the Clouds, Feet on the Ground: On Creativity" by Professor Kerstin Mey. The pages contain text about creativity, innovation, and the impact on professional and personal development.
A graphite and coloured pencil drawing of a classical female bust sculpture with the hair in setting rollers adorned with gold setting pins, placed on a pedestal.
Open book displaying the title 'Towards a Sociological Appreciation of Hair' by Professor Mary P. Corcoran, with two pages of text discussing the social and cultural significance of hair, hairdressing industry, and societal perceptions.
A page with descriptive text on the left and a colored illustration of three women with elaborate 18th-century evening gowns sitting under 20th-century hairdressing hood dryers.
Black and white pencil drawing of multiple hairdresser mannequin heads with elaborate hairstyles, arranged in a row on a long table, with a checkered floor in the foreground.
Colored pencil on paper drawing of a man in traditional attire with hairstyle resembling dreadlocks with dyed blue and brown sections, holding a brush-like object, with a neutral background.
Painting of William Strahan seated in a chair, wearing 18th-century attire, with a large black and white striped wig, holding papers in his right hand, set against a dark background.
Painting of a woman with pink curlers in her hair, dressed in a dark and orange dress, holding a severed head with closed eyes and a distressed expression.
Portrait of Sir Edmund Burke wearing a red coat, with his head surrounded by a headdress made of multiple paintbrushes and art supplies.
Drawing of Venus, titled 'Venus: Tinfoil Highlights, 2021,' showing a nude female figure with pale skin and gray hair, standing against a dark background, holding her hand to her chest and a small animal in her left hand.
A colored pencil on paper drawing inspired by a portrait of Marie Antoinette, featuring a woman with a detailed hairstyle, a blue bow tie, and a patterned dress. The drawing includes a small description of the artwork on the left side.
Drawing of Marie Antoinette with hair styled as stacked books, wearing an ornate gown with floral and butterfly motifs, created with graphite and colored pencil. Accompanied by descriptive text in the lower left corner.
Drawing of a marble bust titled 'Head of a Man with Tight Curly Hair,' with large spiral headdress, done in graphite with colored pencil and pastel. Text on the left provides details about the artwork, including title, medium, size, and inspiration.
A graphite drawing of a bust of Alexander the Great, with the head mounted on a pedestal. The bust is modified with hair rollers and brushes in place of hair, resembling a hairstyle. There is a caption describing the artwork and its inspiration from ancient busts.
Sketch of a classical sculpture head with hair made of rolled hair curlers, referencing ancient Greek sculpture of Hermes.
A drawing titled "Merit: Piggyback and Spiral Wind, 2020" combines graphite and colored pencil on paper, depicting a bust of Merit with a face and upper torso. Her head is adorned with hair made of multiple stacks of paper money, and her neck is decorated with a beaded necklace. The drawing is based on the death mask of Merit, the wife of Eha, and is housed in Museo Egizio in Turin.
Drawing of a terracotta sculpture head, with a geometric and abstract design, colored with pink, yellow, and blue, on a pedestal. The sculpture has a human face with a beard and is inspired by ancient Greek art.
Sketch of a marble bust of a man wearing a colonial military uniform, with a pink and patterned wig on top, by Oliver Cromwell, based on a portrait by Joseph Wilton.
Drawing of a marble bust of Emperor Domician with a pin curl hairstyle, windblown hair, and a striped drapery over one shoulder, displayed on a pedestal, created with graphite and colored pencil.
Sketch of two busts of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette adorned with oversized hairpieces resembling sewing spools, with detailed pencil shading and colored accents on the hair. The busts are on pedestals, and there is text describing the artwork and its origins.

Follow on Instagram

〰️

Follow on Instagram 〰️