Pro makeup artist Ophelia Liu is known for her artistry and experimental makeup style. She creates intricate otherworldly designs that challenge conventional ideas of beauty. Her makeup work embodies themes of transformation, mutation, and hybridity, which resonate with posthumanism by exploring how identity and the body can transcend traditional human boundaries. We talk about talent and creativity, horror films, winning Glow Up, growing up with strict parents, and her drive to provoke shock. Conversation topics, timings and links below:
(00:41): Introduction to Ophelia Liu.
(03:51): Horror films, touring with Bambie Thug, HR Giger and Alien, talent and grit.
(18:26): Being a high achiever, family dynamics and strict parents, maths and painting, creating magic and that maggot look on Glow Up.
(42:41): Pregnancy, parasites, laying eggs, censoring.
(48:25): Learning how to tattoo, basketball, being disciplined.
(56:21): Makeup portfolio, fashion shows, making content.
(01:00:46): Business plans and the future.
Links:
Ophelia Liu’s Instagram: @in.templum.ophelia
Ohelia’s Pro Makeup Artist Instagram Account: @ophe.lia_makeup.mp4
Ophelia’s fashion label: @18_levels_of
Bodies in the Post Social Media:
Instagram: @bodiesinthepost
TikTok: @bodiesinthepostpodcast
YouTube: @BodiesInThePostPodcast
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