The Heads

Author ········· Bollo Studios
Medium ········· Chicken wire, plaster, paint, collage
Published ······ 2019 and 2021

These heads are made from  casts of the faces of young people at the youth centre. Each head has different casts from different young people. The ‘owners’ of the cast were then interviewed to understand where they get their ideas of identity from - this might be cultural heritage, the area they’re from, the places they go, the team they support… Each person also has their own individual story, not told here.


What images do you associate with your identity?


How much can you tell about the person’s life by looking at them?


How much does a person’s identity define their life?