Sammy Mourabit, emerged from a cross-culturally influenced upbringing in Europe.
While studying the intricacies of the human body in medical school, he became enamored with its symmetrical beauty and was drawn to artistic endeavors. The allure of classic theatre, set design, and cinema enticed him to study art history, special FX, theatrical make up, and wig making from an original master at Cinecitta' Studios in Rome.
The Paris fashion scene soon beckoned him to take a role in creating the transition from the era of supermodels into a row, ground-breaking androgynous period.
He did fashion show with Gaulthier, Valentino, Lagerfeld, Balmain, Lacroix and Ferre', as well as, producing an impressive body of editorial work which took him on assignment to London, Milan, Bracelona, Nyc, and Tokyo.
A continued admiration for theatre and his expertise were used to advantage as the Artistic/Creative Director of Makeup department for the Dragone production show in Las Vegas "A New Day".
He was Celine Dion's personal makeup artist for the aforementioned show in Las Vegas.
The critically-acclaimed show achieved tremendous success; and his work was spotlighted.
Celebrity work followed, and his client list grew.
His makeup has appeared on prominent starlets from the Academy Awards to the Golden Globes.
He has created fashion editorials in Italian Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Vanity Fair, V, and W; received accolades in numerous music videos, and continues to collaborate with leading photographers Patrick Demarchelier, Steven Klein, Annie Liebovitz, Peter Lindberg, Ellen Von Unwerth, and Terry Richardson among others.
In 2012 Sammy was invited by Madonna to be her personal make up artist for her 2012 MDNA international tour.
Sammy received praise for his work on tour an was asked to work alongside Steven Klein and Madonna to create a highly-anticipated video to be released in 2013.
Rooted in art, biological and mathematical sciences and recognized for is wicked sense of humor approach, the iconic actress Lauren Bacall dubbed him, "The DaVinci of Makeup."
His delicate touch and humility, coupled with mind-blogging speed and agility have been described as "magical".
Sammy currently resides between New-York and London.
Art for freedom
How has evolved you approach to make up sinds the beginning ?
The approach of my make up techniques has evolved tremendously from day one (25 years ago) and still is. You can't beat experience and the time you devote to your craft, practice definitely makes it perfect.
I challenge myself everyday and still learn easiest, fastest way to enhance a face. I truly believe that I can be better and spend a lot of time observing people, read books, go to museums and art galleries, theaters and Opera, watch old movies, follow new trends and textures in fashion and cosmetics world.
I challenge myself everyday and still learn easiest, fastest way to enhance a face. I truly believe that I can be better and spend a lot of time observing people, read books, go to museums and art galleries, theaters and Opera, watch old movies, follow new trends and textures in fashion and cosmetics world.
Who inspires you ?
Everything and all around me really! Just open your eyes, ears and senses and embrace the world. As I always say the world is a catwalk!
What's the most beautiful thing, idea or concept you've seen this year ?
"Secret project" @ Art for freedom is one of the most beautiful project I've seen this year. Not only because I had the chance to work on it with Madonna and Steven Klein, Arianne Phillips and Giovani Bianco who are the master in the entertain world but because I understand the true meaning and message behind it.
Would you like people to know about you that they don't know ?
What would I like people to know about me that they don't know is that "I can careless of what people thing about me" I have so much fun with my life and do what I love.
What's songs do you consider to be timeless ?
"Imagine" by John Lennon is the timeless song.
Best decaded for music, art and fashion ?
Best decade for music and fashion the 80's no doubt!
What is exciting for you at the moment ?
What's exciting for me at the moment, more traveling in beautiful islands and a new career direction...."Never stop dreaming if you can see it you can make it happen for yourself!"
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