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The Barbershop Image

by Naomieh Jovin

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The Barbershop Image, 2022

Inkjet print
30 x 24 in.
76.2 x 61 cm

Edition of 15

Here is the scene of a ritual that happens nearly every two weeks: the visit to the barbershop. The feelings of sitting in the chair, ranging from the initial comfort of the draping of the cape to the joy of having a new style, are conjured in this image. The Barbershop Image is a scene of care and tenderness, of pride in artistry and adornment. Yet still, there is something haunting about the image in how Naomieh Jovin has altered the man’s face. While his features remain defined, his obscured presence prompts thoughts about the longevity, perception, and legacy of appearance.