For the past few weeks I have been pulling my hair out on finding the perfect angle to approach my dissertation. I'm so in love with controversial fashion editorials like the ones I previously posted, however I wanted to explore the nature of why and how these editorials have such an effect on culture and society as apposed to a piece of controversial art work...
Then again, I love the appearance of the images, the thought process and the passion and thought that has gone into the styling and makeup/hair. The way the images were shot and the message that is being put out there. This is the kind of makeup and hair I love. I style I want in my portfolio, a depth and indifferent take on fashion makeup. A contrast on perfection. Blurring the line between art and fashion.
Then I listened to this song, and the video is clips from the film factory girl. A film about the American 1960's model Edie Sedgwick and her life. I remembered watching an interview with her where she explained why she did her makeup and dressed the way she did. It was to create a mask. To create her own personality to hide behind all that she was going through.
Then it clicked in my mind that this is the perfect way to go about creating my dissertation!
How makeup has changed from to covering up imperfections, creating
the perfect complexion. To sculpt the face and enhance your appearance for
the better. Makeup generally, just specifically within editorials, artists have taken a different direction and
delved under the skin for deeper concepts… using makeup to highlight pain and emotion. To shed light onto devastation such as political, social and even personal issues through the art of fashion editorials.
An example from Vice, an editorial shoot about hoarders.
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