Aashna Woodin
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A true critic of pop culture.
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Kate Moss Through the Eyes of Mario Sorrenti
Obsession is an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes a person's mind. When Mario Sorrenti first met Kate Moss on a modelling job in 1991 he said "I remember sitting next to her and feeling like my heart was going to stop; her beauty overwhelmed me." Kate Moss describes their relationship a little differently, she says. "I'd wake up and he'd be taking pictures of me. I was like, 'F**k off!' In this article, I will analyse the photos they produced together as a couple and discuss whether the relationship between Kate Moss and Mario Sorrenti was true love, lust or obsession.
By Aashna Woodin2 years ago in Blush
Jewels from Royal Families: The Delhi Durbar Tiara
The Delhi Durbar Tiara is a circlet headpiece featuring diamond ringlets and garlands. It is set in platinum and gold and originally had 10 emerald drops which made it unusually tall for a tiara. Queen Mary had the emeralds removed and customised the tiara so other jewels could be fastened on top of the tiara.
By Aashna Woodin2 years ago in FYI
Exploring Moodiness in Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers
Vincent Van Gogh was a Dutch painter who found fame a century after his death caused by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He led a troubled life as a struggling artist who suffered from mental health issues and spent some time in an asylum after an altercation with fellow artist, Paul Gauguin, which resulted in his ear being mutilated. He was prone to mood swings, outbursts and often isolated himself from others as outlined by his letter to his brother, Theo. His artworks were not appreciated in his time and he only managed to sell one painting before his death. His paintings now hang in world renowned museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and his works have sold for millions of dollars.
By Aashna Woodin2 years ago in Psyche
Top 5 Marie Antoinette Portraits.
Marie Antoinette has fascinated historians, storytellers and artists alike with her paradoxical nature. She had angelic features but was known for her sinful lifestyle. She lived in beautiful palaces but died as a prisoner. This article explores how Marie Antoinette was represented in some of her most iconic portraits.
By Aashna Woodin3 years ago in The Swamp
- Top Story - September 2020
Processing My Feelings through Basquiat.Top Story - September 2020
Jean Michel Basquiat was a graffiti artist who gained notoriety in the 1980s for his gritty neo-expressionist style. Neo-expressionism is a style of art that communicates vivid and jarring images which often leaves viewers feeling a sense of tension, alienation and ambiguity. Jean Michel Basquiat's work focused on the internal struggle that we can all relate to in this pandemic.
By Aashna Woodin3 years ago in Geeks
Fabric History: Lace
Lace is a delicate fabric created from thread to create a web like pattern. The threads originally used were gold and silver coloured silk but nowadays are predominantly made with white cotton thread. Lace is made by looping, plaiting and twisting threads independent of any woven surface. Lace making is a highly skilled and time consuming process. In some cases, only a few centimetres of fabric can be produced per day by hand.
By Aashna Woodin3 years ago in Styled
Australian Distilleries Brewing Hand Sanitiser.
This is an appreciation letter to all the breweries and distilleries around Australia who are fulfilling the need for hand sanitiser in this Covid- 19 pandemic. When Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison announced that the Coronavirus would become a global pandemic in February, many Australians engaged in panic buying stocking up on everything from toilet paper to pasta. Hand sanitiser was one of the first things to fly off the shelves. There has been a lot of misinformation about how to prevent the spread of Coronavirus but the World Health Organisation have said repreatedly that washing your hands in addition to the use of hand sanitiser is effective in protecting yourselves and others from the virus.
By Aashna Woodin3 years ago in Proof
- Top Story - April 2020
Liana Finck- The New Yorker Cartoonist tapping into the Human Psyche.Top Story - April 2020
The New Yorker cartoons are supposed to critique modern day upper class life and have been doing so since the magazines publication in 1925. The New Yorker Cartoonist, Liana Finck, goes one step further and dissects the inner workings of the minds of modern day humans. In other words, it is like she can read my mind. Below I will analyse and comment on the cartoons that most resonated with me.
By Aashna Woodin3 years ago in Journal
- Top Story - March 2020
Top 5 Vogue Italia Covers that were more than just Fashion. Top Story - March 2020
Franca Sozzani was the editor of Vogue Italia from 1988 up until her tragic death in 2016. Her work was considered controversial and she received constant backlash from critics about her Vogue Italia covers. Unfazed by the critics, she continued to create the most talked about magazine issues.
By Aashna Woodin4 years ago in Styled
Top 5 H&M Designer Collaborations
H&M began its tradition of collaborating with high-end designers in 2004 when the brand asked Karl Lagerfeld to create a capsule collection inspired by the man himself. It was an instant success with customers and the collection was sold out within a couple of days worldwide. Since 2004, the brand has collaborated with at least one high end designer each year to create a capsule collection for their customers.
By Aashna Woodin4 years ago in Styled
The Only Thing Victoria's Secret Has Going for Itself
I remember walking into a very busy Victoria's Secret store and I was greeted by a lovely retail assistant who introduced herself and gave me a little card to fill out, which included questions about what kind of garments I wanted to try on, and the different styles I wanted to see. I was also asked if I needed to be sized, or if I already knew my bra size. This type of customer service in a retail store in this day and age is hard to come by. Even comparative brand "Savage x Fenty" doesn't offer the same kind of in person customer service as it is predominantly online.
By Aashna Woodin4 years ago in Styled
