Tracing the thread…
His films celebrate feminine identity and desire through vibrant aesthetics where lipstick and makeup symbolize self-expression and emotional authenticity.
David Lynch United StatesHe uses lipstick as a recurring motif to explore the duality between surface glamour and hidden darkness in American femininity and identity.
Wong Kar-wai Hong KongHis neon-soaked films employ lipstick and makeup as visual poetry to convey desire, sensuality, and the performative nature of love and urban identity.