Beyond Appearance
2025 | object
silver, rock crystal, leather, rhodium plating
Amid the chaos of endless promises and the constant allure of self-improvement in the beauty industry, this silver lipstick holds no pigment, no promise of transformation. Instead, it reveals a core of pure rock crystal, quietly rejecting the relentless drive for endless enhancement. By housing an unchanging crystal within a symbol of cosmetic allure, Beyond Appearance challenges our relationship with beauty products and the relentless marketing machinery that drives their consumption. Its value lies not in its ability to transform, but in the surprise of finding permanence where change is expected, a quiet moment of wonder that challenges our perception of beauty.