The relationship between an artist’s image and their art.
Artists who follow high-fashion styles often emphasize their appearance more than their work itself, which might be a way of compensating for a lack of artistic talent or substance.
Sometimes, an artist might feel that their work doesn’t speak for itself as powerfully as they’d like, so they build a strong personal aesthetic or “brand” to draw attention.
Don’t get me wrong, overdressing can be a form of self-branding—like an extension of their work into their lifestyle. Think of artists like Andy Warhol, who was always very particular about his image.
Artists who follow high-fashion styles often emphasize their appearance more than their work itself, which might be a way of compensating for a lack of artistic talent or substance.
Sometimes, an artist might feel that their work doesn’t speak for itself as powerfully as they’d like, so they build a strong personal aesthetic or “brand” to draw attention.
Don’t get me wrong, overdressing can be a form of self-branding—like an extension of their work into their lifestyle. Think of artists like Andy Warhol, who was always very particular about his image.