The Application of Make Up

The recording of the application of make-up seems to be developing into a theme on this blog and it brought to mind the scene from the BBC shorts drama 'Up In Town', starring Joanna Lumley as Maddison Blakelock, sitting in front of her mirror ruminating on her past as she carefully applies her face before visiting her 'Financial Investment Consultant' at the bank. Watching Lumley carefully construct her appearance in the un-selfconscious way only women who habitually wear make up can apply, suggests that the process of cosmetic application and identity is worthy of further debate.  

Frankenfashion

Exclusively commissioned by Dazed & Confused and featured as part of onedotzero and Dazed's Fashion in Film program at the BFI, Frankenfashion is being screened alongside the works of Chris Cunningham, Solve Sundsbo & Saam Farahmand. In his contribution, Turvey takes inspiration from the mythical Dr Frankenstein who took parts from different bodies to make a new being. Here, a macabre sequence of events sees fashion follow suit, leading to a surreal and transformational climax.

Frankenfashion is currently touring worldwide with onedotzero as part of the Dazed - Fashion in Film.

Made with Love

Special video created for Mode Marché 7 in collaboration with Iconique.com, the most exciting online fashion magazine to date.

Akiko Chic Collection

It appears that make up is increasingly being used as a catalyst in many video performances, including this stop motion make up animation video made from high quality still shots, and latterly the viral film made for an alcohol based drinks company.   

Cosmetic Dreams We Can Dance To

Femme En Fourrure - Plump Bisquit from miikka lommi on Vimeo.

Pink Mania from miikka lommi on Vimeo.

Hair and Make-up: Piia Hiltunen

It is wonderful when you find a director who understands how to capture make up and incorporate it in the 'story', so if you enjoy the work of Miikka Lommi view more of his videos here. You won't be disappointed.

If you can remember the iconic Dazed and Confused front cover from December 2008 (Ayami Nishimura - Makeup Artist) then you will love this short film by Miikka Lommi created in collaboration with artist/painter Jenni Hiltunen. Originally this film was made for an exhibition of Jenni Hiltunen paintings, but as always in the work of Lommi it is the make up that really engages the viewer.

24/7 shiva from miikka lommi on Vimeo.