Whilst browsing around today I found the long version of Lady Ga-Ga's 'Born This Way' video. I had never seen the extended intro and after a little digging I found out it was actually directed by Nick Knight of SHOWstudio.
I must admit I'm not the biggest Ga-Ga fan but her theatrical performances and extravagant outfits never cease to amaze. Her talent can't really be faulted and I do love her fierce, take no prisoners attitude. (That and my best friend is CONSTANTLY singing or humming her songs, lodging them into my head so I find myself having the odd lyrical outburst - normally at the most inopportune moment!)
In this video directed by Nick Knight an artist called Bart Hess was called in for...wait for it...slime duty!
He created this 'slime dress' for Lady Ga-Ga...It's oddly attractive yet I can't help but be reminded of Ghostbusters when I look at it! Bart Hess experiments with lots of unusual and unique materials and processes and is particularly interested and inspired by the human form. I reckon I might research his work further, so keep an eye out for that entry...or if you can't wait, check it out for yourself here...
The graphics in this video, although extremely bizarre in places, I find really eye-catching and interesting. I had heard of SHOWstudio before when researching a collection by Gareth Pugh a while ago. I was really interested in the way he displayed his SS/11 collection in video/film format, playing with shapes, angles and mirroring to captivate and reveal details of his work. Skillfully keeping it mostly monochromatic to create huge contrast and power. I love this idea of bringing together fashion, music and video in quite a different and very creative way.
He has followed the same format of unique presentation for his new collection, inspired by religious iconography and Florentine opulence, with a film by Ruth Hogben. I find it truly stunning and a great example of how well different media, talents and ideas can be brought together to create something special and inspiring.
Now a little about SHOWstudio...the driving force behind work just like this...
Established in November 2000, SHOWstudio’s innovative and ground-breaking projects have defined the manner in which fashion is presented via the Internet. SHOWstudio.com has pioneered fashion film and is now recognised as a leading force behind this new medium. Working with the latest technology SHOWstudio.com broadcasts live from catwalk shows and fashion shoots, allowing an international audience instant and unparalleled access to the previously closed world of high fashion. Interacting with a global community of dedicated viewers, SHOWstudio.com encourages its audience to respond and contribute creatively to its projects, documenting, communicating and evaluating the results.
Constantly changing, consistently innovating, SHOWstudio.com delivers fashion, live, as it happens.
SHOWstudio
Although a tangent from the original Ga-Ga video that started this, whilst watching I couldn't help but be reminded of a video by a completely different artist (because of the shots of Ga-Ga and a male dancer made up like skeletons) so I can't help but feel the need to mention it...
Another fan of the theatrics, only ever performing in full skull face paint and smart black suit, I saw him perform in a little underground club, much like the one in the video, a year or so ago and the atmosphere was amazing. He killed it and somehow still managed to look dashing with a halloweenish charm!
Well...I never thought my first post would be because of Lady Ga-Ga but there you have it! Finally my skill of getting distracted and lost on the internet pays off with such random links and new finds!
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