Analysis of Art Makeup Created based on the Characteristics of Yayoi Kusama’s Artworks

This study attempted to analyze the expression characteristics of the artworks of Yayoi Kusama who have engaged in art activities actively through collaboration with other fields and suggest art makeup styles. In addition, it aimed to check the usability of such expression characteristics in art makeup and make a contribution to art makeup styling. For this, the characteristics were classified into the repetition of dots and infinity nets and color contrast, and their inner meaning was analyzed with self-obliteration and self-therapy. Based on these facts, a total of 6 art makeup styles were created, and the results found the followings: In Artworks I, II and III, visual interest was encouraged by generating rhythm with repetitive patterns. Such simple pattern was applied as a motive for unique design in art makeup. In Artworks IV, V and VI, obsessive dots and nets were still expressed, but it was able to confirm self-therapy because of the use of diverse colors. The expression characteristics of such artworks - ‘repetition of dots and infinity nets’ and ‘color contrast’ - were applied as diverse motives, and it was confirmed that they are suitable in art makeup. Furthermore, objects used in these artworks played a key role in enhancing their perfection through new expressions, escaping from conventional art makeup. The study results confirmed diverse expression methods and their usability in styling through a combination of artistic values and art makeup. As a result, there should be continued studies with artworks as motives according to recent trends. It is anticipated that such results would be available as a tool to develop unique and creative makeup styles.