This COP project is centred around creating an accessory; I have chosen to create a mask themed around my concept of identity – specifically, postmodern theories of identity, such as Goffman’s social actor theory, and the theory that our self-perception and identity is a direct reflection of how people respond to us. As such, much of my visual inspiration will be coming from masks, theatrical makeup and styling, and mirrors.

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All from Lorand Lajos Styling

 

 

 

All from Gucci A/W18

 

 

 

L-R; Fornasetti, Hussein Chalayan, Pat McGrath
The first mask is printed with a piece by Italian artist Piero Fornasetti and is a variation on a portrait of Lina Cavalieri, an Italian opera soprano. 

 

 

 

 

Kabuki makeup; from a type of traditional Japanese theatre, this heavy, mask-like makeup is applied with lines that emphasise and exaggerate the face. Different colours and designs denote different character roles.

The masks in the featured image are by Martin Margiela.