Flower Boys

A KALTBLUT exclusive. Photography by Sean Moore. Makeup by Tomek Welkier. Models are Tommy, Patrick and Timothy. All models are from Ros Model Management.

“My name is Tomek Welkier I am a makeup artist based in Ireland. Since starting training as a professional makeup artist 2 years ago and gaining an ITEC Diploma in Fashion/Media/Theatrical Makeup, I have already had an opportunity of working in a variety of fields; across television (Ireland’s Got Talent), film (Blast from the past (RTE), Death by daylight), theatre (Something about prayers, Funny Girl). I also created several editorial and fashion looks for L’Oréal Paris and Salon Magazine. At present, I am working as a creative makeup artist for Sunaura (a leading professional film, beauty and make-up supplier in Ireland) and also doing some freelance jobs.

As of last year, I have also started teaching make up in colleges all over Ireland focussing especially on creative looks like drag/fantasy/editorial/high fashion. But most of all I enjoy bringing to life my artistic vision. Despite the current situation that delayed several of my creative plans for this year, I am pleased to bring to your attention my latest project called Flower Boys.

This one is a very personal one for me, as for the first time I have assumed the complete control from make up to styling, creative direction and model casting.

Flower Boys are about capturing elusive gender fluidity juxtaposed against a gorgeous vintage frame, with a bit of a classic fashion touch. I wanted to convey the message that classifying yourself as just male or female is no longer a relevant concept. I see gender as the way of embodying how we feel at a given moment, revealed by how we dress, describe and express ourselves.

Choosing to style my models in vintage feminine outfits combined with delicate make up I wanted to give them freedom of fully expressing themselves and being able to shift their energy between masculine and feminine. It was really important to me to be able to capture in these pictures not only a physical but also an emotional shift. The location choice of antique store to frame my story allows me to show the imperceptible harmony between the contrast of new, fresh and young, and old, sophisticated and soulful.”

Makeup by Tomek Welkier / instagram @tomekwelkiermakeup
Photography by Sean Moore / www.justsean.ie / Instagram @just_sean_ie
All models are from Ros Model Management / www.rosmodelmanagement.co / Instagram @rosmodelmanagement
Tommy / Instagram @tomovyov
Timothy / @7777777777777777777777777777t
Patrick / @patch_moloney