Beauty

A commentary piece that nods to multiple themes in the fine art world - through the lens of contemporary digital art. Beauty (2023) uses a living icon for its center piece (Kylie Jenner) & disfigures her face while creating a multitude of auras. At first glance the piece may read as a condemnation of glamour and materialism that is synonymous with the icons of today. But upon further examination you see the conversation is truly about the contradictions of ‘beauty consumerism’ & beauty as a concept. The many forms one must embody. The silence one must carry. Similar to Mariyln Monroe, the world asks for much with little patience in return. And to what end? We pine for beauty while secre...View all