Artwork
Lipstick Kiss
Lipstick Kiss is a print by Kate Moss. It dates from 2001 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The painting is called Lipstick Kiss, made by Kate Moss in 2001.
It's a print that's part of a series. What's interesting is that Moss, a model, created the image herself. This makes it unique because she's not just the subject, but also the artist.
You can learn more about this kind of work at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
Lipstick Kiss is a print artwork created by model Kate Moss in 2001, part of a series of self-made kiss impressions. Unlike her typical role as a subject, Moss assumes the artist's position in this piece.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork captures a fleeting, everyday gesture—a quick kiss—imbuing it with dual connotations of intimate personal moment and glamorous allure, characteristic of Moss's public persona.
Technique & Style
Moss applied lipstick and pressed her lips onto archive card sheets, signing each impression with an embossed signature, blending the organic, ephemeral nature of the kiss with a touch of luxury.
History & Provenance
Published in 2001 by SHOWstudio as part of a limited-edition box set, Lipstick Kiss is accompanied by diverse works from various creative professionals, reflecting SHOWstudio's interdisciplinary focus on image-making, fashion, and multimedia.
Context
The piece is contextualized within SHOWstudio's project, which explores contemporary creative practices. For deeper insight into similar artworks, the Victoria and Albert Museum is a recommended resource.
Artist & collection
Artist
Katherine Ann Moss is an English model. Arriving towards the end of the "supermodel era", Moss rose to fame in the early 1990s as part of the heroin chic fashion trend. Her collaborations with Calvin Klein brought her…
