Lydia Maiden
My work explores identity, gender politics and queer culture, with an emphasis on drag and character creation through print and digital media. I aim to provoke within my work, with an approach that is both inclusive and humorous.
As a content creator my image-making practice encompasses creative direction, photography, styling and casting, with a specific focus on makeup and character creation.
Abundance
In an editorial proposal for Beauty Papers, ‘Abundance’ explores gender through the art of drag and its transformative power. The images seek to present beauty through the lens of age and body standards, challenging stereotypes that surround beauty.
Abundance
In an editorial proposal for Beauty Papers, ‘Abundance’ explores gender through the art of drag and its transformative power. The images seek to present beauty through the lens of age and body standards, challenging stereotypes that surround beauty.
Reverie
Inspired by imaginative, dream world of Dr.Seuss, ‘Reverie’ is an editorial that explores an imagined reality full of colour, where proportions don’t matter. ‘Reverie’ brings to life a childlike imagination and freedom.
Reverie
Inspired by imaginative, dream world of Dr.Seuss, ‘Reverie’ is an editorial that explores an imagined reality full of colour, where proportions don’t matter. ‘Reverie’ brings to life a childlike imagination and freedom.
Star Signs brings to life the 12 star signs.
Pulling on characteristics & specific associations with each star sign, through styling, digital image-making & character creation, I created 12 different characters, both in person & digitally, through self-portraiture and The Sims. Furthered through the design of ‘top trumps'.
Star Signs brings to life the 12 star signs.
Pulling on characteristics & specific associations with each star sign, through styling, digital image-making & character creation, I created 12 different characters, both in person & digitally, through self-portraiture and The Sims. Furthered through the design of ‘top trumps'.