Created entirely with 100% cosmetics, this work transforms beauty products into a painterly medium for exploring identity, conformity, and the... Read More
Created entirely with 100% cosmetics, this work transforms beauty products into a painterly medium for exploring identity, conformity, and the invisible weight of social expectations. The face disappears, leaving only an anonymous presence. A metallic ribbon, symbolizing the standards imposed by society, rests heavily upon the figure. What appears decorative gradually reveals itself as a form of restraint. The figure becomes a portrait of a persona shaped not only by individual choice, but also by the pressure to meet predetermined ideals.