Alex Box

Alex Box is a former fine artist who made the transition to make up artist, her fine art background is evident in her work. She sees make up as an art and uses the face as a canvas for her work.
  I was introduced to her work after seeing this piece in 'dazed and confused' which she collaborated on with the photographer Rankin.

"I do it all freehand. The minute you start using stencils you've got a pre-conceived idea of what you're going to do." - Alex Box

This piece is very theatrical and the child-like painted face bears a resemblance to clown make up. This also the way box has used texture on the models face reminds me of the characters created by Alison Schulnik in her 'Ready Able' animation. The dark background and the expression of the model gives the piece a dark, sinister feel whilst still being child-like.