Tutorials
The Art of Hiding Essences



Video / 10:39 min
Photography
2018





Denying the shape of our spirit is a denial of our own truth. In contemporary society, reshaping our appearance to conform to beauty standards set by powerful industries has become normalized.

Makeup, one of the most widely used tools in this process, can be used to alter or obscure our features in pursuit of those ideals. Many rely on it to feel beautiful and accepted, yet it does not transform who they are—the essence that defines their identity.





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