During an international competition held within the body art show, artists had an opportunity to display their own specialties in different categories.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesThe 2017 Daegu International Bodypainting Festival was held at the Kolon Field Concert Hall in Duryu Park in Daegu, South Korea, from August 26 till August 27, 2017. Photo: A model poses during the festival.
The 2017 Daegu International Bodypainting Festival was held at the Kolon Field Concert Hall in Duryu Park in Daegu, South Korea, from August 26 till August 27, 2017. Photo: A model poses during the festival.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesThe bodies of female models were used as canvases as they allowed dazzling illustrations to cover up their bare skin. Photo: A contestant in the “Fantasy Make-up” category prepares to be judged.
The bodies of female models were used as canvases as they allowed dazzling illustrations to cover up their bare skin. Photo: A contestant in the “Fantasy Make-up” category prepares to be judged.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesThe “Fairy Tale World” themed competition was open to all artists from all around the world. Top artists from 10 countries showed their fantastic techniques during the contest. Photo: Contestants apply their designs to a model.
The “Fairy Tale World” themed competition was open to all artists from all around the world. Top artists from 10 countries showed their fantastic techniques during the contest. Photo: Contestants apply their designs to a model.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesA contestant in the “Fantasy Make-up” category prepares to be judged during the 2017 Daegu International Bodypainting Festival on August 26.
A contestant in the “Fantasy Make-up” category prepares to be judged during the 2017 Daegu International Bodypainting Festival on August 26.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesThe competition featured several awards categories: Bodypainting Awards, Fantasy Make-up Awards and Photogenic Model Awards. Photo: A model checks her make-up during the event.
The competition featured several awards categories: Bodypainting Awards, Fantasy Make-up Awards and Photogenic Model Awards. Photo: A model checks her make-up during the event.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesA model poses for a photo during the 2017 Daegu International Bodypainting Festival on August 26.
A model poses for a photo during the 2017 Daegu International Bodypainting Festival on August 26.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesThe body art show has been held in Daegu since 2008. Photo: A model waits backstage before presenting herself to the audience.
The body art show has been held in Daegu since 2008. Photo: A model waits backstage before presenting herself to the audience.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesIn this photo taken on August 26, 2017, contestant Emanuele Borello (left) from Italy applies his designs to a model during the Daegu International Bodypainting Festival.
In this photo taken on August 26, 2017, contestant Emanuele Borello (left) from Italy applies his designs to a model during the Daegu International Bodypainting Festival.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesAccording to organizers, hundreds of people turned up for this year's event. Photo: models wait backstage before presenting the artists’ designs to the audience.
According to organizers, hundreds of people turned up for this year's event. Photo: models wait backstage before presenting the artists’ designs to the audience.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesWearing nothing but underwear and pieces of duct tape, models were transformed into stunning living paintings. Photo: A model poses on stage during the Daegu International Bodypainting Festival.
Wearing nothing but underwear and pieces of duct tape, models were transformed into stunning living paintings. Photo: A model poses on stage during the Daegu International Bodypainting Festival.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesA contestant in the “Fantasy Make-up” category prepares to be judged during the 2017 Daegu International Bodypainting Festival on August 26.
A contestant in the “Fantasy Make-up” category prepares to be judged during the 2017 Daegu International Bodypainting Festival on August 26.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesA model showcases a design by Iwasaki Masakazu of Japan during the 2017 Daegu International Bodypainting Festival on August 26.
A model showcases a design by Iwasaki Masakazu of Japan during the 2017 Daegu International Bodypainting Festival on August 26.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesCompeting for cash prizes, the artists were judged on a range of criteria including their use of color and painting techniques and the originality of their designs. Photo: A contestant in the “Fantasy Make-up” category prepares to be judged during the festival in Daegu.
Competing for cash prizes, the artists were judged on a range of criteria including their use of color and painting techniques and the originality of their designs. Photo: A contestant in the “Fantasy Make-up” category prepares to be judged during the festival in Daegu.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesA model representing Emanuele Borello from Italy poses backstage during the 2017 Daegu International Bodypainting Festival on August 26.
A model representing Emanuele Borello from Italy poses backstage during the 2017 Daegu International Bodypainting Festival on August 26.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesContestant Iwasaki Masakazu (left) from Japan applies his designs to a model during the Daegu International Bodypainting Festival on August 26.
Contestant Iwasaki Masakazu (left) from Japan applies his designs to a model during the Daegu International Bodypainting Festival on August 26.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesAlong with the main bodypainting competition, the festival included musical performances, magic shows, fireworks and free face painting sessions. Photo: A model poses on stage during the 2017 Daegu International Bodypainting Festival.
Along with the main bodypainting competition, the festival included musical performances, magic shows, fireworks and free face painting sessions. Photo: A model poses on stage during the 2017 Daegu International Bodypainting Festival.