Redefining Art by Tadashi harada

Tadashi Harada Zenbu Beauty Exhibition

@ The Art House

Redefining Art

Comic charactters come to life

In a hair collection based on Go Nagai's ever-popular comic series,Devilman,Tadashi Harada of Satellites Shishedo explores the deep, dark complexities of the human nature. Hair and makeup are ingeniously played around with, resulting in a collection that is both fresh and exciting. Now your favourite comic characters have finally come to life!!

What's a good piece of art like to you? A beautifully sculpted human portrait that is amazingly lifelike? A majesticstatue that looks perfect in every angle ? Or how about unorthodox hairdos,matched seamlessly with ultra visual makeup?

In a collection that reflects the art of hairdressing and makeup, celebrated Japanese hair and makeup artist Tadashi Harada has masterfully created a series of hairstyles inspireed by cult manga(Japanese comic) Devilman. the collection was exhibited over four day period from 22nd to 25th march 2008 at The Arts House . Though occupying a relatively small exhibition space,Hadara's impactful creations are sure to blow your mind off.

A story about humans and demons, Devilman is a manga that uses highly visual illustrations. To capture the essence of this top selling managa, Harada made use of complex braiding and styling techniques, resulting in hairstyles that scream expressionism and originality.

And don't expect the makeup to be usual sweetie pie look either, for exaggerating fake eyelashesand strong coloursare central to the collection