For the past few years, as well as running 16oz films and supporting 16oz studio, I (Michael Lindsay) have been the Creative Director of INFRINGE magazine. I’ve historically done a lot of beauty work, so at INFRINGE, an editorial magazine documenting the anthropology of hair the world over, I was lucky to find the opportunity to support, explore and occasionally document the stories behind the layered phenomena we call “beauty.”
Though my primary role was to support others I also had the opportunity to take a few members of the 16oz team to film the historical, alternative, and global traditions of hair culture. From new beauty practices to the important role hair plays in local communities, I can say without a doubt that working on this magazine has reshaped how I look at the world.
Upon departing from the magazine, I wanted to share a few of the stories we, 16oz, shot with INFRINGE. And I wish our whole team a fond congratulations on our new print issue!
Ghost Moments
Using material science, alchemy, and no digital trickery, We visualised the mysterious language of touch by exploring THEUNSEEN’s hair compound prototype, which organically reacts to light. Lauren Bowker is the magician behind this Alchemy.
Who is Daisy?
Ever since I met Daisy Puller I wanted to introduce them to more people. Infringe allowed us to have some fun exploring how tapping into the power of hair and drag had helped her face difficult stages in life. From from getting through high school to being bought free drinks and ultimately thriving while HIV positive.
Until the Day I Die
The hardest film I ever made was attempting to share Walied’s hair story. At its simplest it is him explaining how barbering helped him leave the extreme violence of gang life in the cape flats of South Africa … but if that is all you hear and see I definitely failed as a filmmaker.
The Righteous Ascent of the Rasta Man
Probably the easiest film I ever made… fun too!
My deepest thanks to Anthony and Pat Mascolo for their patience in really encouraging me to get more involved in the first place.
–Michael Lindsay, Director