Cosmic Surgery
Alma Haser

Inspired by notions of surveillance and the excessive prevalence of beauty treatments, the photographic series Cosmic Surgery is imagined as a medical procedure that the public will be able to undergo in the future. Combining photography with intricate origami techniques, Haser’s work seeks to expand on traditional portraiture and reflects on the concerns of future generations. Facial features are multiplied and distorted, calling to mind cubist and surrealist imagery. Each work becomes a kaleidoscope of curious shapes that is unsettling yet compelling in its intricate construction. Haser’s portraits hint at hidden narratives while giving free rein to the viewer’s imagination.

Year of production: 2016