Artist Ella Frank Simkins tells Allure what inspires her elaborate looks.
I'm a sucker for shiny things. Hell, it's half the reason I'm so into beauty in the first place. But I'm just as likely to fawn over what Lydia fromwould call "the strange and unusual." You know: bugs, sharp objects, blood. If you're like me in that regard, let me direct your attention to Instagram user Ella Frank Simkins , who combines both worlds with art that's both entrancing and haunting — on her hands.
It isn't just the high quality of the gems that makes them reusable — Simkins's careful process for "removing the fantasy" also ensures they don't get damaged beyond repair. "Removal is not painful, but it is painstaking," she says. "The gems can be gently pulled off and reused; I use an oil-based cleanser to remove residue and slather on retinol-based hand cream like it's going out of fashion.
Extremely cool-looking payoff aside, you might be wondering what inspires someone to make art out of such a seemingly random body part. As Simkins puts it, hands have a lot more power than we give them credit for. "They're so expressive and dynamic," she explains. "There's empowerment to be found in fiercely clawed hands.... The wearer is sending a message about their personal power by incorporating them into a look.
On top of their symbolism, Simkins says they just make fun and flexible photo subjects. So next time you're looking at your personal makeup kit, consider doing your usual routine on your hands instead of your face — the result might be more eye-catching than you expect.
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