Style Inspiration: Tears of the Sea by Joel Ibáñez Maturana

Brad de Waal
5 days ago
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Marine Metamorphosis

Tears of the Sea by Joel Ibáñez Maturana is a fascinating creative project that explores the theme of metamorphosis, blending the ethereal beauty of the ocean with the transformative power of artificial intelligence. The collection dives deeply into both the unconscious and the ocean’s depths, presenting a series of avant-garde looks where hair becomes the wings of a mythical marine creature.

Creative Concept

The central axis of the concept is metamorphosis: human hair ceases to be an extension of identity and transforms into a living, floating, and almost magical structure. Inspired by the undulating and translucent forms of marine fauna, the hair adopts organic silhouettes that appear suspended in water, evoking movement, fluidity, and a hypnotic beauty, as if drifting under ocean currents.

Visual Aesthetic

The hair comes alive with undulating, translucent, and bioluminescent textures, imitating aquatic species such as Aurelia aurita (moon jellyfish). The hair strands stretch and curve surrealistically, as if responding to invisible currents, giving the images a dreamlike and underwater air.The color palette is dominated by electric and aquatic tones: blues, fluorescent, pearl, and iridescent whites. These colors seem to glow from within, replicating the effect of marine bioluminescence.

Styling and Makeup

The body becomes a canvas that reflects the ocean, with skin adorned with sparkles emulating the reflection of light underwater. Makeup plays with points of light and transparency, enhancing the features without concealing them. The result is a look that evokes a mythological creature, suspended between fantasy and the ocean’s depths.A notable aspect of this collection is its inclusive approach to beauty. Models were chosen with vitiligo and albinism, giving voice to different skin types and celebrating the full diversity of human beauty.