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Since I was a young girl, I have been interested in fashion design,
make-up artistry, and the fine arts. Make-up design and the world of
fashion have transformed the way I see art and express my creative
thoughts. The unique world of the glamorous and the outrageous,
although foreign to many, has inspired my artistic aspirations. My
interest in make-up and fashion design has led me to choose make-up
artistry as my career and more importantly, my passion. As my
academic career comes to a close, I aim to capture images of fashion
and beauty through photography. The essence of each image is
conveyed through painting, using the tools and skills that I have
acquired at Pepperdine.
I have had many influences through the years. The late Kevyn Aucoin
taught me that make-up is indeed an art form, capable of
transforming anyone into anything they so desire. Andy Warhol turned
his love for fashion and beauty into artistic statements, creating
“pop art” as we know it. My professors at Pepperdine, through
studies in painting, drawing, and three-dimensional design, have
enhanced my understanding of composition and broadened my conceptual
scope.
Each of the three paintings conveys a different aspect of make-up’s
transforming ability. The purple piece communicates the powerful and
assertive attributes of women. In today’s world, women are leaders
and advocates for change. The red painting conveys a more sensual
and nurturing side of women. Women are sexual beings full of passion
and emotion; it is this female entity that brings life into the
world. The green piece represents the free spirit within all women
and the vibrant qualities that make each woman unique. Together, the
three paintings celebrate the ways in which women and the worlds of
make-up artistry and fashion design transform the ordinary into the
extraordinary. Through my creative experiences, I have discovered
that fashion design, make-up artistry, and studio art are
inextricably linked to one another, and together create endless
possibilities…
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