Sally Bowels

A sexual character of 'Goodbye To Berlin', A feisty one to say the least. Sally bowels, a confident young dancer of the 1930's in Berlin. seemingly irresistible in a man's eyes.
Author, Christopher Irshwood portrayed Bowels through inspiration of a young woman Jean ross,  who he met in Berlin when visiting there in 1931, claiming Jean Ross was the Sally bowels.

"In real life there had, of course, been no such affair but Isherwood explained there had been a real Sally Bowles, a young Englishwoman in Berlin called Jean Ross." DOWD, V. 2011. Berlin through the eyes of Christopher Irshwood [online] [26 November 2013]. Available from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12737335

Abstract painting

In our practical we were asked to create an abstract work on the face using our supra colour palette, to create texture and various tones that portray light and dark areas, referencing the style of oil painting and strong abstract brush strokes. Also identifying the undertones of the skin and applying those to the face, layering and texturising the product. 

This is what I came up with, creating one side quite textured and used the natural light to help identify where to apply the lighter tones then the other side using he darker product to create a darker, sultry effect. Applying less product to balance out both sides as I felt I didn't want to over do it. 

Goodbye to Berlin novel

Goodbye to Berlin is a 1939 novel written by Christopher Isherwood. Conveying the life's of whom would be at risk the most from the Nazis. The six short novels describes the people who Isherwood met within his time in Germany. 

The main chapters we were asked to read were "Sally Bowels" and "the nowaks" so far from reading about Sally and watching the adaptation film 'Cabaret' (1972) the character seems like a feisty, sexy woman who seems to always get what she wants. 

Sally is a character created from a lady named Jean Ross who Isherwood met whilst his time in Berlin. 

Introduction to 'Goodbye to Berlin'

This project will able me to portray my techniques and creative skills learned from level 4. Also working against time to allow me to adjust to the industry and under pressure as well as working as communicating as a team. 

I will be able to express myself using makeup and other materials to portray diversity and innovative works, using the body as a canvas. 

Researching into the world of Berlin within the 1920's - this era indicated the diverse personalities and lives in the community of Berlin. Reading upon the works of Christopher Isherwood 1998 'Goodbye to Berlin'. Conveying the lives of a feisty, sexy woman named Sally who isn't afraid of 'doing' of saying how age feels. 

I am definitely excited to begin my journey and to see what I find and produce as a final work that portrays diversity and creativity. I will want to create a look that doesn't portray an obvious diversity.