LYE, Dorathy

Make Up, 2001

Wood box, perfume bottles, make-up containers and brushes, mirror

"The title, Make Up, is chosen as it refers not only to the cosmetics we women apply on our faces, but also to other connotations--to fabricate, to supplement, to collect, to put together, to parcel, to put into shape, and to arrange-- all of which formed part of the procss in its making. Make Up looks at the notion of wholeness with reference to the obsession women to be or be seen as psychologically and physically sufficient. The mirror on the top of the box reflects the viewer's face, thus engaging/making him/her as a subject. Hence, the artwork questions a woman's need and her behavior in wanting to "fit in" through the act of supplementing her appearance with cosmetics. Is the woman's quest to Make Up her complete self destined to fail?"
- Dorathy Lye

Created in Singapore

2001

LYE, Dorathy

Women Beyond Borders Art Collection founded by Lorraine Serena

2023.005.356