Sculpture (1982)
Artists: Bree Davie & Nathan Walker

Originally created by Trevor Sorbie

Created in 1982, Sculpture reflected Trevor Sorbie’s fascination with three-dimensional form and the possibilities of hair as a sculptural medium.

Using the model’s own hair, Trevor built dramatic architectural shapes that challenged traditional ideas of hairdressing. Blonde pieces were layered over gelled hair to create contrast, depth and structure, transforming simple forms into bold, striking works of art.

The look demonstrated Trevor’s ability to move beyond haircutting and into creative expression, using hair as a material for shape, texture and visual storytelling. It became a powerful example of his belief that hairdressing could be both technical craft and artistic discipline.

Recreated by

Bree Davie and Nathan Walker

About the Artists

Bree Davie and Nathan Walker chose Sculpture because it represents one of Trevor’s greatest creative strengths: the ability to take a simple idea and see something that others hadn’t.

While the individual elements of the look were not revolutionary on their own, Trevor’s use of colour and dimension transformed it into something entirely unexpected, demonstrating his gift for seeing possibilities where others saw familiarity. It is a look that has inspired artists for decades and remains a powerful example of Trevor’s ability to make something simple feel extraordinary.

The Recreation

Inspired by Sculpture, Bree and Nathan have explored the relationship between shape, dimension and colour that made the original look so distinctive.

Their interpretation celebrates a quality that defined much of Trevor’s work: the ability to take a familiar idea and transform it into something unexpected. Through the use of form, contrast and dimension, the piece pays tribute to Trevor’s unique way of seeing creative possibilities that others often missed.

Trevor’s Legacy

Sculpture reminds us that Trevor never saw limitations in hairdressing, only possibilities. His curiosity, imagination and willingness to experiment continue to inspire artists and hairdressers around the world today.