a self-portrait posed through a forensic exploration of my uniqueness, and how body elements of hair and blood are derived and have roots in cultural, historical, and genetic footprints.  References to many female artists who use manipulation of the body, Kiki Smith, Lorna Simpson, Adrian Piper, were considered.  Using the metaphor of the hourglass to represent the passage of my time as a living, breathing, functioning human being.  Filmed my hair and drops of ink in water using the high speed camera at 420 fps.