Talk about nail art! Remember the extravagant neo-Egyptian nail sculptures we saw on Charlie Le Mindu's Paris runway this past season? The eccentric designer may have taken inspiration from the mixed-media beauty sculptures above. Designed and constructed in 2010 by San Francisco-based artist Laurel Roth, these life-like peacocks were built from common items found in a beauty supply store: Barrettes, fake nails, hair clips, faux lashes, and nail polish. While the deeper meaning of the installation juxtaposes biological with artificial ornamentation, no one can argue the radically awesome use of materials.
Whether it's a faux-lash masquerade mask, an eye shadow-based nail polish, or lacquered holiday ornaments, we love pushing the beauty limits at Beautylish. Have you found any innovative, out-of-the-box uses for your beauty products? Share your creative insights and let us know below!
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Comments
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Jan 27, 2012
Mary S.
What a creative work of art - very inspiring and resourceful!
Jan 22, 2012
Amanda J.
THAT'S INSANE!!!! They used hair clips too. ^.^
Jan 21, 2012
Brenda R.
looks amazing, peacocks have always been my favorite bird
Jan 21, 2012
Jessica S.
amazing art!!!!
Jan 21, 2012
Michelle X.
That is BEAUTIFUL !
Jan 21, 2012
Angel H.
OMG! THOSE ARE AAAAWWWWWWSSSSSSOOOOMMMMMEEEE! LOL! LOVE IT!
Jan 21, 2012
Cristal B.
WOW WOW WOW!!!!! that is incredible!!!!
Jan 21, 2012
Joanne Mariel C.
wow this is amazing.
Jan 21, 2012
Nikki B.
If I only had this for inspiration during my 3 denotational art class.
Jan 20, 2012
Onyx F.
hmm... ideas ideas! I've been contemplating doing pieces in this vein for some time now. This just makes me wanna sit my butt down and do them sooner.