Lynski

Lynski

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Following her own rules, the London based makeup artist Lynski likes to set her own trends with ‘out of this world' creations. Demonstrating a fusion between makeup and digital art, Lykski's masterpieces encapsulate both experimental and futuristic facets. Earlier this year we saw Lynski for Gucci Beauty, a collaboration made for the release of their lipstick line ‘Rouge à Lèvres Gothique’. Lynski has also worked with other exciting platforms such as Personne magazine and A PART magazine. During Lynski’s chat with Coeval she explains how “I don't mean escape from reality but just think more about what I want to create and what is beautiful to me.” Continue reading to hear more from the digital inspired makeup artist.

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What is it about the art of makeup that fascinates you?


The fact that it never gets boring. Each time I think that I have seen it all - something fresh and incredibly beautiful appears on my feed and i think to myself that this art never fails to surprise me. I am just very glad that the art of makeup is moving forward with the world and the possibilities feel endless.


How would you describe the Lynski aesthetic?


I think it is like a makeup fusion or something like that. I mix a lot of actual makeup art as we know it and blend it into a digital world, along with collages and just fun 3D stuff from time to time. I just find it beautiful - merging two different worlds and creating another dimension where makeup is captured forever as a separate piece of art and is surrounded by its own accessories instead of being an accessory itself.

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Your approach to make-up feels very experimental - what inspired you to work in this way?


The urge to create something unseen before. I also like the idea of not knowing what is trendy or not in my field so I can detach myself from any pressure that comes with it and just create with piece of mind. I don't mean escape from reality but just think more about what I want to create and what is beautiful to me.


What techniques do you use to apply make-up in alternative ways to achieve such unique looks?


I don't think it matters really but free hand I guess? Or if you mean alternative ways as in painting with my own blood then I haven’t really done that before, i prefer classic ways such as using brushes, paints and spray guns.


Talk us through one of your favourite looks that you have created?


I really like the one I did today on my muse Fern Gray, she had such long lashes that I played around with, and the decision to make them liquid silver was one of my favourites. It looked almost ‘alienish’ in real life, yet so wearable. I hope to see a metallic mascara that makes you look more cyber and not so much of an ice queen (which is not bad, just personal reference). Anyway I loved the combo - grey and silver on the eyes and a nude lip with a hint of mustard - can't let go of that shade for a couple of years but I just LOVE how it looks on blondes.

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You have worked with Gucci Beauty on a campaign for their lipstick line ‘Rouge à Lèvres Gothique’ - how did you enjoy collaborating with the platform?


Very much indeed! That collection is to this day my favourite and I just love the current Gucci beauty aesthetics, so it was just an amazing experience. 5 stars on Beauty Yelp.


How do you see the beauty industry evolving in terms of becoming more diverse and open to new ideas?


Quite rapidly, but also I think we will go back to basics for a little while before going to the future full speed because I believe in cyclical return.


What projects have you got planned for the upcoming months?


I am definitely doing more ‘digi’ stuff at the moment, as well as a couple of fun collabs that I won't go into detail about until they are out.. not to jinx it, slowly but surely this year.

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