From a Distance
I'm intrigued by the fact that if we take a close look at something, we tend to think it more beautiful if it's altered. I see this in the art world a lot. The blurred abstract is more beautiful than the realistic close up. There is even an appreciation of presenting something horrific in a beautiful way. It's as if society needs it "prettied up" so they don't really have to consider it. This seems to be a more prevalent response in America than elsewhere, in my experience.
Even made up to the beauty industry's standards, a close look reveals the texture of skin, something the make up fails to cover. But then again, who cares as long as it works from a distance, right?
Labels: art, beauty rituals, experimental
posted by Christi Nielsen at 7:11 PM
3 Comments:
Ahhh Christi...
Who cares as long as it looks 'good'...as long as it doesn't 'hurt'?
As long as no-one needs to think about the time, expense, suffering, pain that's been caused in the making of the 'finished article' - who gives a shit?
Cool photos, as always!
I've always been fascinated by the issue of skin texture and the way you can rarely see it in fashion magazines. For many years I thought something was wrong with my skin because it has an identifiable grain--but eventually I realized that something was wrong with the pictures where that grain had been airbrushed out.
Holly
well, you got me! I love this blurry photo but never really thought about why. The photos I've taken of myself that I like the best are the ones which are blurry. Now that you've put the thought into my head, I do have to admit that to my very critical eyes, I look "more attractive" as a blurred representation of the real thing. It's kind of sad now that I think of it. Damn you Christi!!!! Just kidding. Now I have to continue the endless quest for self-acceptance. *sigh*
Janis
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