STEAMPUNK
As an
established sub-genre of science fiction, "Steampunk"is inspired by
19th Century Western society and its undeniable passion for steam powered
machinery.
The
Steampunk movement and subsequent style incorporates the most romanticized
aspects of the American Wild West and a fanciful vision of a post-apocalyptic
future. The result is a dramatic and theatrical aesthetic influencing the
realms of fashion, culture, architecture and all facets of visual art.
Combine
Victorian corsets and petticoats with the gadgetry of Jules Verne and HG Wells
and you have the beginnings of Steampunk. Add to this vision a pair of goggles,
a top hat or a leather holster and you have a sense of this exciting and
individual vintage-inspired philosophy.
For a
further glimpse into the Steampunk world, watch the 1965 TV series The Wild
Wild West or the Will Smith movie of the same name. Or read the 1999 comic book
series The League of Extraordinary Gentleman or the film adaptation of 2003.
There
are many devoted exponents of the Steampunk genre in modern art, literature and
music. Even with artists not exclusively deemed Steampunk, homage is often
given to its obvious attraction. Recently for example, the music video of “Turn
me on” by David Guetta and featuring Nicki Minaj takes place in a Steampunk
universe where Guetta creates human droids.
Even if
you are not really a devotee of the clothing style, Steampunk is a stimulating
and playful way to dress up your environment. Whether you create a whole room
with a suggestion of a Sherlockian neo-Victorian library or just arrange
fascinating vignettes of taxidermy, scientific instruments and widgets, be
inspired and transported by Steampunk. You can hear the whistle blowing!
All
aboard the Steampunk train!!
