Experience the Magic Behind the Makeup With SAB
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 20, 2015) — Observe the creativity and design exhibited by more than 20 years of experience in specialty makeup and costumes with Univesity of Kentucky Student Activities Board’s Cultural Arts Committee at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Memorial Hall.
The evening will entail a lecturette by Emmy winner, Justin Raleigh, CEO and operator of Fractured FX studio. His most recent work can be seen on the fifth season of "American Horror Story: Hotel." Justin will speak on his experience in the makeup and specialty costume industry and upcoming projects. A demonstration will accompany the session and be performed on a University of Kentucy student.
"SAB Cultural Arts always strives to make fine art more relatable to students all across campus by hosting a few events that touch on themes in popular media,” said Taylor Hamilton, SAB director of Cultural Arts. “By hosting prosthetic designer Justin Raleigh and his co-workers from Fractured FX studios, we hope to give students a taste of the behind-the-scenes creative genius that goes into making their favorite characters come to life."
Students are encouraged to visit uksab.org or @UKSAB on Twitter to be entered in a drawing to be the student volunteer.
SAB brings more than 60 entertaining, educational and enriching programs that are reflective of contemporary issues and trends to the University of Kentucky annually. These programs are designed to enhance the college experience for students, faculty, staff, and the greater Lexington community.
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SAB CONTACT: Jazmine Byrd, Email: publicrelations@uksab.org, (859) 257-8868
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