"This study explores Jung’s theory of the Shadow and situates it within the context of contemporary jewellery through the use of human hair as material. In line with Jung's thought, the psychological part of this research focuses on the interdependence between the Shadow, Self, and Persona, while highlighting individuation and the path of self-realization. The work positions hair, a private yet abject material, within both theoretical investigation and artistic creation, as a symbolic representation of shards of Identity. Drawing on a rich compendium of cultural, historical, and visual sources, it illustrates hair's dual role as both an identifier and a psychological signifier. It emphasizes its uniqueness as a marker of individual identity, rather than a universal psychological symbol. Finally, the thesis uncovers the profound emotional and symbolic bonds associated with hair, demonstrating why it is particularly apt as a medium for revealing the complexity of the Shadow in body adornment, thereby enriching contemporary jewellery with deeper psychological connotations and more intimate human connections with its wearers."
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