Livia Marin - 2214 Lipsticks

"Livia Marin works with objects whose importance is often dismissed because of their ubiquity – bottle caps, plastic cups, and in Ficciones de un uso, 2214 lipsticks. When a friend pointed out that each woman wore her lipstick down in a different fashion, Marin began to explore whether lipsticks could function as a sculptural work that emphasized individuality over uniformity. They came in a cohesive color palette designed specifically to attract attention. They could be molded like ceramic, plastic or glass into whatever form she chose. The tubes could function as pedestals when the pieces were on display, and double as protective containers for storage and shipping. By transforming each individual lipstick from a standardized tool of cosmetic beauty to a curiously compelling sculptural icon, Marin capitalizes on the power that comes with re-making the ordinary into something spectacular." - Museum of Contemporary Craft