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Fantasy Fashion Watercolors

Serena Cole Paints Saint-Like Fashion Portraits

— May 21, 2010 — Art & Design
Serena Cole is a painter that, through her art, aims to question the saint-like status we've given to models in fashion magazines. Her subjects often have mournful faces, which reflect Cole's end of examining “the strange double-edged sword of being wanted.”

Don't be fooled by her intellectual mission, the work Serena Cole is hauntingly beautiful from the immaculate technique to the floating portraits, and the copper and gold leaf materials that she incorporates.

Implications - NO US OUR OR WE

Tired of the cookie cuter models and figures we thoughtlessly accept as the definition of beauty and perfection, Cole's portraits are a play on the unrealistic nature of these standards. Claiming that sometimes these women are so strange looking that they hardly look like they're from the same species, Cole's saints are a metaphor for the tragic way in which we idolize the unattainable.
Trend Themes
1. Challenging Beauty Standards - Serena Cole's portraits question the unrealistic beauty standards by highlighting the strange and unattainable nature of fashion models.
2. Exploring Identity and Mythology - Through her art, Serena Cole examines the saint-like status of models and explores the complex relationship between identity and societal expectations in the fashion industry.
3. Embracing Imperfection - Cole's paintings challenge the notion of perfection by depicting women with mournful faces, emphasizing the tragic consequences of the obsession with unattainable beauty.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Beauty - The fashion and beauty industry can consider adopting more inclusive and diverse representations of beauty to challenge the unrealistic standards depicted in Serena Cole's portraits.
2. Art and Fine Arts - The art industry can explore the use of symbolism and mythology, similar to Serena Cole, to provoke discussions about identity and societal norms.
3. Advertising and Marketing - Advertising and marketing professionals can create campaigns that promote self-acceptance and celebrate imperfections, inspired by the message conveyed in Serena Cole's work.
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