THE ART OF INK: MAKEUP INSPIRED BY INFINITE EXPRESSIONS

THE ART OF INK: MAKEUP INSPIRED BY INFINITE EXPRESSIONS Reiko Ito

In Japanese calligraphy, ink is often allowed to blur, smudge, or splatter—transforming imperfection into art. Sometimes, beauty is born through the act of “breaking the rules.”

THE ART OF INK: MAKEUP INSPIRED BY INFINITE EXPRESSIONS

This work draws on traditional brush techniques—tenbyō (point marks), hihaku (dry brush), and nijimi (bleeding)—to create playful lines and organic shapes.
Metallic textures are layered into the design, merging classical Japanese aesthetics with futuristic elements for a bold, contemporary expression.

Hair: REIKO ITO
Makeup: REIKO ITO
Photographer: MOTE SINABEL AOKI
Model: LIAN (Tomorrow Tokyo Models)
Production+Casting: INVI
Special Thanks: KAORI MOCHIZUKI
Item Used: SHISEIDO MAKEUP【Color + Glow Enhancer】for Look1

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