Monthly Archives: February 2020
Empty 1990’s porn sets captured by Jo Broughton.
These images really really inspired me. I’m very interested in the boundaries between porn and fashion and have explored this for years. The idea of fetish and abjection was something I touched upon and I very much believe this situates … Continue reading
Petra Collins.
I am looking to use props like these in my work, super expensive to buy but I am working closely with my prosthetics artist. https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/8xz7xv/petra-collins-baron-interview?fbclid=IwAR2FxyJfikh51DrtEDr0pTWFk70vZdQXpdxxVX_bdvfxNVSnO3hZpVU53Ek
Second skin / abjection – Mood Board.
Continuing on with research exploring the future of identity and beauty, referencing abjection and the border between beauty and grotesque inspired by Matthew Barney / Bart Hess. Materials which are foamy, stretchy, bulbous, slimy.
Tim walker exhibition and talk 28/02/20.
I attended the Tim Walker Symposium at the V&A which celebrated the value of collaboration. The event included talks from the exhibition curator, models, make up artists, hairstylists, producers, set designers and Tim Walker himself amongst more. I found it … Continue reading
Brands exploring the future of beauty.
“Envision a world where your face cream is tailor-made for your DNA, your hair mask knows you got highlights last Thursday, and your serum has a better handle on your likes, your dislikes — even what you had for breakfast … Continue reading
Sourcing Models and creating Call Sheet for shoot.
In preparation for the shoot I created an account on TheDots and posted a call out for models, I had five responses and chose 2 models who were experienced, had long hair and were comfortable posing partially nude. I additionally … Continue reading
CRISPR-Cas9 technology & gene editing.
CRISPR-Cas9 is a unique technology that enables geneticists and medical researchers to edit parts of the genome? by removing, adding or altering sections of the DNA sequence. It is currently the simplest, most versatile and precise method of genetic manipulation. Genome … Continue reading
Balenciaga S/S 2020 show.
I am very influenced by fashion shows as experiences, although my work is not directly created for fashion shows, I think the evolving sector would be a perfect fit for my work in terms of current career opportunities. Additionally, this … Continue reading
Developing the prosthetics and beauty styling with Abbie.
I met with Abbie in the Library a few weeks ago and I was so happy with how it went, I went over my aesthetic and explained I’m trying to develop a team of people to work with over the … Continue reading