Lynski
Following her own rules, the London based makeup artist Lynski likes to set her own trends with ‘out of this world' creations. Demonstrating a fusion between makeup and digital art, Lykski's masterpieces encapsulate both experimental and futuristic facets. Earlier this year we saw Lynski for Gucci Beauty, a collaboration made for the release of their lipstick line ‘Rouge à Lèvres Gothique’. Lynski has also worked with other exciting platforms such as Personne magazine and A PART magazine. During Lynski’s chat with Coeval she explains how “I don't mean escape from reality but just think more about what I want to create and what is beautiful to me.” Continue reading to hear more from the digital inspired makeup artist.
What is it about the art of makeup that fascinates you?
The fact that it never gets boring. Each time I think that I have seen it all - something fresh and incredibly beautiful appears on my feed and i think to myself that this art never fails to surprise me. I am just very glad that the art of makeup is moving forward with the world and the possibilities feel endless.
How would you describe the Lynski aesthetic?
I think it is like a makeup fusion or something like that. I mix a lot of actual makeup art as we know it and blend it into a digital world, along with collages and just fun 3D stuff from time to time. I just find it beautiful - merging two different worlds and creating another dimension where makeup is captured forever as a separate piece of art and is surrounded by its own accessories instead of being an accessory itself.
Your approach to make-up feels very experimental - what inspired you to work in this way?
The urge to create something unseen before. I also like the idea of not knowing what is trendy or not in my field so I can detach myself from any pressure that comes with it and just create with piece of mind. I don't mean escape from reality but just think more about what I want to create and what is beautiful to me.
What techniques do you use to apply make-up in alternative ways to achieve such unique looks?
I don't think it matters really but free hand I guess? Or if you mean alternative ways as in painting with my own blood then I haven’t really done that before, i prefer classic ways such as using brushes, paints and spray guns.
Talk us through one of your favourite looks that you have created?
I really like the one I did today on my muse Fern Gray, she had such long lashes that I played around with, and the decision to make them liquid silver was one of my favourites. It looked almost ‘alienish’ in real life, yet so wearable. I hope to see a metallic mascara that makes you look more cyber and not so much of an ice queen (which is not bad, just personal reference). Anyway I loved the combo - grey and silver on the eyes and a nude lip with a hint of mustard - can't let go of that shade for a couple of years but I just LOVE how it looks on blondes.
You have worked with Gucci Beauty on a campaign for their lipstick line ‘Rouge à Lèvres Gothique’ - how did you enjoy collaborating with the platform?
Very much indeed! That collection is to this day my favourite and I just love the current Gucci beauty aesthetics, so it was just an amazing experience. 5 stars on Beauty Yelp.
How do you see the beauty industry evolving in terms of becoming more diverse and open to new ideas?
Quite rapidly, but also I think we will go back to basics for a little while before going to the future full speed because I believe in cyclical return.
What projects have you got planned for the upcoming months?
I am definitely doing more ‘digi’ stuff at the moment, as well as a couple of fun collabs that I won't go into detail about until they are out.. not to jinx it, slowly but surely this year.
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