The Statement

My artwork explores the many facets of beauty in our society today. I chose to use fashion and beauty magazines as the medium for my wearable art gown because women like me are constantly being bombarded with images of unattainable beauty standards. Women buy these magazines and see images of models with perfect bodies, teeth, hair and skin. Most of these models are either airbrushed or photo shopped, but the end result makes women feel unattractive and less desired. My peers and I in our senior class were asked to create more of a statement in our art, so I embellished the top part of the gown with beauty products such as makeup and jewelry. By creating this gown, I hope to bring awareness to women of all ages, races, and sizes. We are just as beautiful as the women in the beauty and fashion magazines.