White: Like an Adult Woman Possessing Both Dignified Strength and Deep Compassion

The film "Girl with a Pearl Earring" depicts the life of Dutch painter Vermeer. While the story is compelling, what left the strongest impression was its use of "light," much like Vermeer's paintings.

The delicate beauty of light streaming through a window. As light shifts, everything seems to come alive, revealing its presence, or conversely, fading into darkness. In particular, the fleeting moment when only the pearl earring adorning her earlobe glowed white in the faint light was breathtakingly beautiful.

As a hair and makeup artist, I believe I understand the power of light intimately. Day after day, I witness how it can enhance both makeup and the model, or diminish them. It's no exaggeration to say that beauty depends on light. That's why I was so impressed by the film's lighting, and I hold deep respect for Vermeer's eye and sensibility in capturing light so delicately.

And it made me realize anew that "white" too, can become light itself. Is there any color other than white that can exist even in faint light, and yet illuminate everything else?

Generally, when we think of white, we might associate it with purity, innocence, or the ability to "be dyed any color." Perhaps, if we were to compare it to a woman, it would be a "cute, girlish type." But no, not at all. Considering the effect of white light, isn't it more like an adult woman who possesses both dignified strength and deep compassion?

Thinking of it this way, the fact that wedding dresses are white becomes quite understandable. While there are various theories, I can't help but feel that it might stem from the age-old, unchanging desire of men: "Stay cute forever, but also be a healthy, reliable wife who supports me." Is this overthinking it? Perhaps not...