Where my head goes

Where my head goes

In some African beliefs, especially the Yorubas "Ori" is more than the head, it is the soul’s compass, the bearer of destiny. "Where my head goes" explores this spiritual navigation through a surreal symbol - balloons tied to the head of a man. Wearing nothing but a Kampala short, the subject’s full dark skin meets the elements wind, water, earth - unguarded and present. The Kampala cloth speaks of identity and ancestry; the balloons, of the unseen hand that carries us through life. Like destiny, balloons are lightweight and unpredictable, easily swayed by the wind. Once inflated, they move on their own path. This reflects the Yoruba saying: “Ibi Ori da ni si, la n gbe” - Where destiny places us, we live. No matter how much we strive, it is Ori - the divine head that truly decides our place. The man walks, lies down, and sits in solitude, each act representing phases of acceptance, resistance, and surrender. Through these images, we are reminded that we are not always in control, but we are always being led. Where my head goes is a visual meditation on fate, freedom, and the balance between personal will and life design. Wherever we find ourselves in joy, in struggle, in stillness, it is our Ori that brought us there.