The contemporary dance that has been choreographed so powerfully throughout the movie is disturbing yet hypnotically magnificent. It seems to put a kind of spell on the viewer. The movement of layers and outstretched emotion with disturbing distorted poses is just divine.
The original movie made in 1977 is more ballet themed. whereas the new remake has more oomph. I just love the way the director Luca Guadagnino has created the most intense yet subtle shots for each scene. The architecture, fashion, and interior design are just so profound it gives me butterflies. So creatively shot it captivates the eye and draws you deep into each scene.
Suspiria is primarily based on witchcraft and dance. I love the costumes from both the original and remake. Long flowing kimonos are worn around the dance studio just seem to glide so effortlessly on the actress's bodies. There is something so strong about a female wearing an exaggerated long gown with kimono sleeves. Something so sleek and erotically feminine.
I can't help but be inspired by both geishas and witchcraft. The geishas seem to reflect this kind of distorted view on the feminine ritualist witches in my eyes. They are both profoundly beautiful but kind of wondrous to look at.
I couldn't help but see a relation in Japanese geishas and their significance in historic fashion and the feminine evolution.
I enjoy making mood boards. I feel it so important for me to get the images of what's rolling around in my brain onto a page so I can see the relationships to what excites me visually.
Below are some images I've been reflecting on recently whilst creating designs.
I think the sacred feminine energy is so strong that through the many different eras women have come together to ritualize the sacred feminine powers. Looking at the geishas and how they acted with grace. Their strong presence was captivating. The weird things that they would hold as accessories seem to be some kind of voodoo ritualistic prop. Perhaps unbeknown to the onlookers they met in sacred spaces like red tent scenarios and cast ancient spells. Wore accessories with dolls heads on as some kind of sacrifice of protection against the masculine energies.
Anyway,
This is just my creative mind exploring the images and interpreting the cultures in my way.
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