This is Be // Wear, a bastion of information on and appreciation for all forms of artistic expression with a focus on the art of fashion; one's personal style is truly the portal that allows people who haven't performed an artistic act since kindergarten finger-painting to wordlessly tell the world everything they feel. Art speaks for itself, and it is in the creation of that art -- the swipes of paint across canvass, the chiseling of a sculpture from solid stone, the plucking of guitar strings or coordination of a stylish outfit -- that the artist breathes that voice into each piece.
Art begets art. Even if art only begets criticism, that piece has still inspired a unique thought in the critic's head that otherwise would never have manifested. This ignition of inspiration's chain reactions explains why so many artists have a multimedia focus, or why, even if they consider themselves professionally "only" a singer or painter or designer or chef, their awakened artistic sense draws them to inspirations outside of their medium in their personal lives. Quite often, this can lead artists to have exceptional personal style. These well-clad creators see clothes not for their antithesis to nudity but for the expansive opportunities each piece offers in terms of personal expression.
These philosophical postulations were the impetus for this serial self-publication. Updates will highlight the specks of artistic expression that live and breathe, often unnoticed, right under our noses (or sometimes our feet). You can also look forward to musings on street fashion style trends and some of my own personal style choices as vehicles of artistic fulfillment. Additionally and most importantly, up-and-coming artists will be featured weekly in special "You Should Know..." posts. Coupled with mini profiles about the artists will be a relevant style commentary about dressing for events connected with the artist, or featuring the artist's own fashion expression.
It is the intention of this publication to provide honest, accurate, well-researched, and provocative ideas that will hopefully spark further artistic expression and creative bravery. Indeed, being an artist is the most daring thing a person can do -- to place one's still beating heart on a beautiful silver tray adorned with perfect waxy orchids and thick droplets of crimson blood, hoping your notes on life are being clearly received through the rhythmic beating of the organ and the light reflecting off the polished silver.
Advancing ever bravely forward...
K.S.
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