Make Waves is a one of a kind installation integrating hair and design to create contemporary art by designer and hair sculptor, Kristina @TheGlamTech presented by Design Core + Detroit Month of Design. Her innovative artwork challenges the way we view hair sculpting by showcasing her signature Glam Wave techniques on canvas and large-scale sculptures.

She is a recipient winner of the Design in the City competition, made possible by a generous grant from Gucci as a part of its new Changemakers Impact Fund.

The common saying, 'make waves' means "to disturb a situation by changing things or by challenging the way things are done, often in a way that improves the situation." Kristina's artwork as a designer is challenging the way we view hair sculpting, typically showcased on a mannequin head forms, she has reimagined her techniques onto the canvas and as large-scale sculpture.

As an African American woman born and raised on the East Side of Detroit, Kristina has absorbed the culture of the city since birth and gravitated towards the art of hair sculpting in high school. She has expanded her creativity to exist beyond the traditional head-form to create artwork on canvas and sculpture featuring intrinsic shapes and breathtaking textures by hair sculpting.

Public Opening Reception **SOLD OUT** RSVP & Mask REQUIRED.

September 4th, 2020 from 7-10PM, by hourly appointment

Sponsored by Floh Vodka

Sounds by DJ Sheefy McFly

Public Exhibition Viewing Hours:

Friday: 12-4pm & Saturday: 12-4pm through September 2020

By Reservation/Appointment ONLY. RSVP & Mask REQUIRED.

ABOUT KRISTINA @THEGLAMTECH

Kristina @TheGlamTech is a Detroit artist and hair sculptor that creates beautiful masterpieces from manipulating hair. She is the owner of Studio Glamour Salon in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, and is known for her signature glam waving technique which she incorporates into red carpet looks as well as museum worthy art pieces.

Design Core Detroit was awarded the Changemakers Impact Fund grant in recognition of their work leveraging Detroit’s UNESCO City of Design designation in order to stimulate inclusive economic growth in the city.

ABOUT GUCCI CHANGEMAKERS FUND

The Gucci Changemakers Impact Fund is a $5 million grant fund, distributing $1 million per year over the next five years, to support 501(c)(3) non-profit community organizations that are focused on three areas of impact: social justice and equity, art and culture, and education. The

Changemakers program has selected nonprofit partner organizations in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Toronto, and Washington, D.C., providing up to $50,000 in grant funds for a one-year funding cycle per selected organization.

ABOUT DESIGN CORE DETROIT

Design Core Detroit champions design-driven businesses and their role in strengthening Detroit’s economy. It offers services to strengthen, grow and attract design businesses, increases market demand