{"product_id":"puntas-abiertas","title":"Puntas Abiertas","description":"\u003cp\u003eLauren Oliver uses light as a language to delve into her own identity. She experiments with multiple analog processes using her body as the primary subject of her work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cem\u003ePuntas abiertas\u003c\/em\u003e translates to split ends, the brittle, dry, and oldest parts at the ends of our hair strands. Throughout my experience with a camera, I've consistently turned it towards myself, treating it like a mirror to reflect upon and reconcile my disparate parts. This inclination stems from a deep-seated need to piece together my identity, fueled by my mixed-race background and the perpetual feeling of not quite belonging entirely to one place\/or culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn recent years, as I've continued to photograph myself, I've come to recognize the profound symbolism encapsulated within the strands of hair that I've spent a significant portion of my life growing. My hair symbolizes resilience, endurance, and commitment. Much like the rings of a tree, it bears witness to my experiences, documenting my growth, challenges, and well-being.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy hair, in its split ends and its entirety, serves as a tangible link to my family and heritage, connecting me to generations past and the complex tapestry of my lineage.”\u003cbr\u003e-LO\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lauren Noelle Oliver","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53373881942321,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/1191\/8641\/files\/PuntasAbiertas.jpg?v=1774638797","url":"https:\/\/phtsdr.store\/products\/puntas-abiertas","provider":"phtsdrstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}