Identity Revealed

Visual artist and film-makers Ellis Faas commissioned to make a film which drew on inspiration from the traditional mask of the Ivory Coast.

She explain- "since ancient times, humans have been using masks, to express power and authority- to feel self-confident, to stand out or to hide behind, to not be recognised or disappear into the masses. Not only a traditional masks but also by disguising or ornamental elements such as clothing, jewellery, hair and make-up. But can one truly change one's identity or it's a merely a temporary transformation and who or what defines someone's true identity. Is it the mask, is it the human being behind the mask behind the mask, or maybe even the creator of the mask"

Well, that is is true what Ellis says, people always cover a faces behind the mask. The Magical Africa- the artists revealed exhibition, both inspires and scares. When I watched a film I had goose skin, for me a little be quirky and definitely I will never had the same imagination like Ellis Faas to create such a big things and the same time crazy things.

References: 

Artful4. (2014). Identity Revealed – a filmed triptych by Ellis Faas for De Nieuwe Kerk Read more at: http://akatasia.com/news/identity-revealed-filmed-triptych-ellis-faas-de-nieuwe-kerk/. Available: http://akatasia.com/news/identity-revealed-filmed-triptych-ellis-faas-de-nieuwe-kerk/. Last accessed Oct 24, 2014.

Review of "The Taming of the Shrew"

"The Taming of the Shrew" is a comedy written by William Shakespeare between 1590 - 1592. In the Modern World "The Taming of the Shrew" has been a subject of much analytical and critical controversy, often relating to a feminist reading of the play in general.
Is one of the first work of by William, composed of five acts, the story is a set in Papua, like other comedy ends with a happy ending.

Plot

Katherine Minola is a politician in 21st century England. Despite her furious temper she has worked her way up and is on the verge becoming leader of opposition. She is managed by loyal assistant Tim Agnew.
Katherine's sister beautiful model Bianca is being unsuccessfully courted by her manager Harry Kavanagh.Their mother Mrs Minola, is on the look out for a suitor.Enters Harry's;s friend Petruchio, an eccentric man eager, to take on a challenge. Their first and crucial meeting is in the lift.
Somehow to Petruchio manages to get Katherine to marry him and accompany him on a honeymoon in Italy. What fallows is a humiliating but charming battle of wills.
The final scenes introduce elements of irony. Katherine appears to be happily subdued, basking in the stability and love provided by her relationship with Petruchio, and yet she's the one searing the pants- running the country.


References:

Duncan&Enis. (2008). The Taming of the Shrew – Shakespeare Retold.Available: http://www.shakespearefilms.com/the-taming-of-the-shrew-shakespeare-retold/. Last accessed 25 June 2008.

My experimentation about Contemporary Make-up Design

I am still working for my final Elizabethan look, its very hard to decide what I want, my first Idea and attempt  was create a  masquerade ball glass, using a gold, black and red colours , the masquerade ball glasses reminder me of 16th century, Elizabeth I era, I am a little bit unsure about this look and still creating something different.

Well, I try to keep Elizabethan red lips, which I love it, using a gold a black colours to create this look reminders my of royalty, luxury and rich accessorizes which they used in 16th Century 

Practising- before time- assessment

Another my design Elizabethan make-up look, first I really define An eyes line, soft blushed a chicks and very rich- gold, warm lips, second picture something different, very soft edges, blended with warm colours, left probably with white mascara- one picture is black, and really warm, rich lips...

Testing my Elizabethan Make-up

To create  Elizabethan look it is not easy, however it must be my vision of Contemporary Elizabethan Portrait.I am trying to play with colours, to get some harmony, to make something unique, to reflects my soul, my character, my vision......

My next attempt to create new Elizabethan look find inspirations by "my beauty sky" posted by Joe Dullude II on pinterest, very soft make-up which I like it, I am trying to use warm colours to recreated something similar, just only on the face chart.

References:

Joe Dullude II (2012) My beauty sky, Available at:http://www.pinterest.com/pin/121737996149020666/ (Accessed: Pinterest).

Another Beauty Make-up from Lisa

She's really amazing, I can even express my self to to say, how much heart she put in her work....

References:

Lisa Eldridge. (2014). Red Carpet Smokey Eye Starring Downtons Laura Carmichael. Available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fMVbK7zo5E. Last accessed 30 Oct 2014.

Surfing Cowboys

Carina Buckley Analysis

8 photos, really good photos, and few questions about, who took it  those pictures and for what reason? Well, I think kind of photo shoot, when designer launch new a dress and shoes, some fashion blog person .Surfing cowboys it is quite popular selling a website probably that is the reason why the shoot a pictures. Popular blog-writer Rumi encourage people to get more from blogs, Surfing its for people who wants to hit something, something more from a live, be always on the top, people who wanna leaves something remarkable.


References:

Rumi. (2013). where have all the surfing cowboys gone. Available: http://fashiontoast.com/category/white-dresses-anonymous/. Last accessed 11/07/2013.

Elizabethan look- still practising

This time I choose some pictures to recreate a Elizabeth look, and wasn't so bad, definitely still practise to better cover an eyebrows, stick them to the skin, skin foundation layer was absolutely fine, I choose some warm colour, which I blended not bad this time, but still practise a lot :-)

References:

Maddison Jones. (2013). Elizabethan make-up images. Available: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=elizabethan+makeup+images&biw=1366&bih=667&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=tkZrVPKXDKq_sQSA5oGgDA&sqi=2&ved=0CCAQsAQ#imgdii=_. Last accessed 2013.

Fashion in 16th-17th Century

This short video explain you not only the fashion but also hairstyle in Europe and Elizabethan Era

 

References:

YouTube - Broadcast yourself.PiepMiau04. 2010. Fashion 16th-17th Century. [ONLINE] Available at: http://youtu.be/pacvVYTg_Ck. [Accessed 20 November 10].

  

Analysis The New Elizabethan in "The Taming of the Shrew"

To analysis  "The Taming of the Shrew " I choose Katherine as New Elizabeth, from  the beginning she acting the same way as she did Elizabeth.
She wearing no make-up, very pale face  with red lips, her hair usually shape in a bun, and very classic uniform reflects her character and temper. Her behave always show people what she wants, and what mood she is in this moment.Even for her wedding dress she chose a very stylish , with a big collar, silky dress, which I really like it.

 When she fell in love , which I think she surprise by her self, she becoming different person, her heart getting soften, she become susceptible to male charm, becomes submissive women but still remains of a head family.

When you looking at that particularly picture you can see inner peace appears on her face.This testifies about fulfilled women.

References:

The Sydney Morning Herald (January 21, 2007) Shakespeare Retold: The Taming of the Shrew, Available at: http://www.smh.com.au/news/tv-reviews/shakespeare-retold-the-taming-of-the-shrew/2007/01/19/1169095955671.html (Accessed: www.smh.com.au).

Elizabethan make-up- practising to cover an eyebrows

This week with Sue we been practising cover an eyebrows using a stick glue and soap. Well, to be honest with you it's not easy to do this, especially when clients have very long and wide eyebrows. As a first time create an Elizabethan make-up wasn't bad, but definitely I put too much skin base foundation give a look like a geisha, I did not blended very well,  a lips should look very soft a gave them modern shape.I forgot to cover an ears and neck, practise, practise and practise :-)

 

Lisa Eldridge make-up artist

Lisa Eldridge she's one of my favourite Make-up artist.

With over 20 years of experience, Lisa Eldridge is one of the most highly regarded make-up artists on the international beauty and fashion world. Whether she’s called upon to create her signature look, best described as fresh and flawless or to work her magic for the catwalk or on editorial shoots, her understated, modern approach to beauty has made her indispensable to designers, magazine editors, art directors and celebrities alike. Through her on-line make-up tutorials, and her role as resident on-screen beauty expert for three seasons of Channel 4’s successful series ‘Ten Years Younger, Lisa has become one of the most recognised faces in the beauty industry, both in the UK and internationally.

Below is my  favourite video of her Bold Winged Eye liner , great look for hooded eyes

and another beautiful tutorial black-cat eyes....

References:




YouTube - Broadcast yourself Lisa Eldridge. 2014. Bold Winged Eyeliner Look. [ONLINE] Available at: http://youtu.be/TqR01QFlLEc. [Accessed 02 October 14].


YouTube - Broadcast yourself Lisa Eldridge. 2011. Dramatic Black 'Cat-Eye' Liner Makeup Tutorial. [ONLINE] Available at: http://youtu.be/U8XaCznnJEk. [Accessed Uploaded on 31 May 2011

My Drawing

My first serious drawing, its not the best ,but I will keep trying, then maybe one day, who knows.. :-) 

 I will draw like this...

Well to develop my skill I love listening to relaxing music...I  really recommend it...

References:

Aj Deep. (2012). Wonderfull Chill Out Music Love Chapter 2 HD Aj Deep Aj Deep. Available: http://youtu.be/gXKLnDNYEzs. Last accessed 12 Aug 2012.

Webneel. (2013). 40 Beautiful and Realistic Pencil Drawings of Eyes.Available: http://webneel.com/40-beautiful-and-realistic-pencil-drawings-human-eyes. Last accessed 16 October 2013 at 09:24.