this idea was inspired by the issue of how womens opinions and voices have been ignored in the past- which made me think about a genie trapped in a bottle who are only released when required, e.g. the 1950's housewife- there to attend the needs of her husband and family.

i think this idea will show how strong empowered, independent women have broke free from the 'trape' and have allowed there 'voices'to be heard.

i really like mark Demsteaders technique below,  i think this style would create a effective genie illusion yet still maintain a detailed focal point to the face. 

a quick development piece of the idea. i have used inks here as i think the water added creates the misty illusion which eventually forms the genie.