Sunday, 29 January 2012
Fashion/Constructed Image Analysis
The model here is named Lesley Lawson, or better known as 'Twiggy.' She is a well known character within the media industry, especially since this is her when she is much younger. These days she is known for doing all sorts specialized in HIV. She stands here with her eyes turned away, but looking towards the light, this particular pose deliberately avoids the camera and puts the focus on her bodily features rather than her expression. The background is well lit to be made white with the focused lighting bringing out her face. This creates a narrative of innocence as the face rests in no shadows, although, as she looks towards the light, it creates a long shadow under her; with just this action, she suggests a darkness of her. The choice of dress shows off only her arms, and the placement of them may be seen as a way if shrouding her bare skin. But the leg stance creates a binary opposite in posture, having them placed far apart and at an angle. This divides her character into that which is trying to be innocent, and that which is being suggestive or promiscuous.
The colour of her dress is warm, but not strong or overpowering. The salmon colour is inbetween red and pink: Red suggests passion and love or even anger, whilst the pink is quite innocent or even stereotypically associated with women generally. This coral colour places itself in the middle of these qualities to truly bring out the suggested reading. The hair is straight and slicked back, whilst her eyelashes are large and attention seeking - this draws us to her eyes. The dead emotionless upward stare leaves us guessing as to what the mystery of her emotion is trying to tell. The earrings are largely extravert, as the size suggests a clear intention of her trying to grab attention. This combination of attention seeking and mystery invites us further into the image, but leaves us with little more to think about. The simplicity of the overall image's colour makes is easier for our eyes to digest, ultimately making this easily favourable.
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