For Black and Brown communities, the barbershop has long served as a communal space functioning as a common ground for conversation, expression and identity. These places act as an integral piece and microcosm of the ever-evolving Latino identity in this country. Just as a barbershop serves a cohesive base of individual customers, Latino culture is a monolithic force comprised of a myriad of different backgrounds and experiences.

Cut Deep is comprised of 30 portraits and 30 full body looks, a visual representation of the sheer collective strength and beauty of the Latinx force which permeates, color, gender, sexuality, body type, age and, of course, hair. Traditionally and even currently, the term "Latino” has been used as a catch all term to simplify what is an extremely nuanced and multi-dimensional culture. CUT DEEP visually contextualizes this digging deeper beyond Chicano, Mexicano or Latino to show the humans that define these terms and not the other way around.

The project goes beyond fashion and is rather a take on society. Whatever label you want to give to us and however you want to group us, we will continue to take it and redefine it. There is a creative and cultural Renaissance happening in Black and Brown spaces currently. In a time of historical transition and shift in the world, our communities are realizing our strength and utilizing it to shape our own narrative within this country.

We can take on whatever label is placed upon us: We are Latino/x/e, we are Chicano, we are Mexicano, we are immigrants, we are indigenous, we are educated, we are hood, we are punk, we are queer. We encompass the full gamut of American culture.

- Marcus Correa