Not Just For The Eyes

Clothes, makeup, and body modification are just starting points in a persons transformation to a virtual artwork. One has to cultivate the mind too. After all, artworks are not only for the eyes

Has anyone told you that “You are a work of Art”? That expression, which implies you’re immaculately presented and stand out from the crowd – like a work of Art – fascinates me. It made me think that if we developed ourselves into a ‘works of Art’, what impression will we leave our audience? Will we be able to evoke emotions and capture attention – like a fine work of Art? If we see ourselves as artists of our own lives, and our bodies as the canvas to express our thoughts, style, emotions and personalities, what will our masterpiece look like?

For that reason, I love the concept of fashion as wearable Art, as it allows you to communicate your ideas and style through fashion pieces, running the gamut from high fashion to street wear, vintage and haute couture. The way we put together a ‘look’ is an artistic expression of our taste; we can use fashion to send out subliminal messages of confidence (a power suit) or classic elegance (an LBD). Some of us put more thought into our sartorial choices than others and having been on the receiving end, more often than not, of comments like, “You are all dressed up! Where are you going?”. I like to think of fashion as an accessible art form for anyone who is interested in expressing their own emotions and ideas. We can choose to paint with watercolors or sculpt with bronze or play dress up with fashion. It’s all Art, for art’s sake, to me.