Jack Codling

I represent whatever people project onto me. Pandemonia is an archetype.

Article and Photography / Jack Codling.

Pandemonia is a seven foot latex fashion week wonder. Is she a woman? A celebrity? An art piece? Or a fine art creation? Coming out of the KTZ show, at Fashion Week , I waited by the exit soon to see a figure in a nude block palette dress sunglasses and accompanied by her dog. Pandemonia was walking towards me. I was quite mesmerised and very intrigued by this pop art style walking art piece. The buzz of Somerset House was the perfect atmosphere for the performance art that us Pandemonia to be displayed, her cleverly crafted entirety is what a lot aspire to have. With masses of photographers trying to capture her as she walks seamlessly on the cobbled stones of Somerset House, she stops and poses for them all on what is her platform. The way in which Pandemonia appears to everyone is so much more impressive then any other celebrity, she represents what every celebrity wants to be, perfect. After seeing her during Fashion Week I knew I had to find out more about her and hopefully the creative behind her.

Q: What do you represent?

A: I represent whatever people project onto me. Pandemonia is an archetype. She is the embodiment of the modern myth – the eternal celebrity who is forever young and beautiful. She is the anima that exists in the collective subconscious.

Q: Do you think what you represent has changed since you first set out?

A: The core idea remains the same. What has changed is Pandemonia has gone global. By developing my art, I appear to have has a positive contagious effect on people around me. The idea has jumped from person to person. What she represents now appeals to people all round the world.

Q: People have seen you in array of brilliant colours so what’s is your favourite colour ultimately?

A: My favourite colour at the moment is tan. I am into the muted pallet.

Q: If you could collaborate with any practitioner in the world, who would it be?

A: Last year, I collaborated with Vivienne Westwood and recently with Tim Walker. They are tough acts to follow. I would like to do a collaboration with a major brand, something like a clothing or beauty or beauty products.

Q: What shows did you attend at the London Fashion Week just gone? What were your highlights?

A: The recent London Fashion Week involved such names and shows as Kristian Aadnevik, KTZ, Felder & Felder, Nico Didonna and Nina Naustdal, who is also a good friend of mine, by the way.

Q: Who/ what is your biggest inspiration?

A: The Media

Q: Do you ever look at the trends going on? If so, do they affect your clothing?

A: Initially, no, but with all these fashion show I've been attending, something is rubbing off. This season, I was right on trend with my choice of colours and fabrics.

Q: Have you got any upcoming projects/ events that you're excited about and willing to share?

A: The Royal College of Art has invited me to do a lecture on my Art.

Q: As a fine artist who's platform is the fashion industry, do you have any advice for those wishing to enter either or both of the industries?

A: I did not exactly follow the book. I started developing my Art not in order to get into anything, but rather because I simply wanted to. It just so happened that people spontaneously became interested in it. I think if you wanted to get into the industry as a career choice, you would need to follow the normal channels.

Taken from original article on Jack Codling.co.uk

El Pais. Wearable Art

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Harper's BAZAAR

Pandemonia and Sonwy appear in Augusts UK Bazarr Magazine 2012.

Pandemonia spotted, Natalia Vodianova, Stella McCartney, Harry Blain , Jake Chapman, Livia Firth and more at the Pop art Ball

Snowy spotted a howling typo. “Miss Pandemonium” should be spelt “Miss Pandemonia”. 5XBZGZ7KNUPD

The STreeT ArT Show

Where: Opera Gallery London
When: 16th June 2011

Paying homage to the street artists, Pandemonia attends private view in Londons west end.
Photo: Nick Harvey

Pandemonia sips champaign in front of Sabers - Abstract flag in pink and purple


Style Brake Down

Hair - Inflatable blonde with low lights
Clothes – Marlboro red Dress.
Shoes – glass slippers
Bag – inflatable Marlboro clutch bag
Accessories - Matching red gloves and black sunglasses

Exhibition of paintings of...

Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Banksy, Blek Le Rat, Seen, Ron English, Logan Hics, Crash, The London Police, Nick Walker, Saber, D'Face, b, Swoon, Kid Zoom, Alexone, Anthony Lister, Alexandros Vasmoulakis, How & Nosm, Mr Jago, Sweet TooF, Rich Simmons.

Pandemonia in 3D
Photo: Anthony O'Neill

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Zeitgeist

Larger Than Life
An Interview With Pandemonia
April 5th 2011



A permanent fixture on the front row, Pandemonia is top of the list for fashion invitations and high profile industry events. Glamourous and ageless, her unique style, infamous inflated locks, and colourful personality have sky rocketed her to fashion fame, and lead to countless appearances in blogs, television programmes and glossy publications.

I caught up with the 7ft blonde bombshell and post pop, conceptual artist Pandemonia to talk about fame, fashion and what it's like to be full of hot air.


Miss Pandemonia, you have become something of an international "It" girl in the fashion community. What publications have you been interviewed for and featured in?
I've been in all sorts, let me see… iD, Vogue, Vanity fair, The Sunday Times, Grazia, Ponystep and many more, not to mention the blogs. Even when some magazines only print an image and few words, my work still communicates loud and clear. They say an image paints a thousand words and lucky for me I print well.

What's the most fabulous event you've attended or been invited to?
That's a hard question as I've been to so many. My favourite was the Acne fashion show at Kensington Palace last year. It was very grand. Someone posted a brilliant picture of me greeting the press, it totally captured the occasion.

What's the weirdest?
Weirdest... hmm let me see. Momentarily chatting to Pamela Anderson at the film premier of 'The Commuter Party.' It was a bit like looking in the mirror.

I saw you on the front row of many London Fashion Week shows. Which was your favourite collection for Autumn/Winter '11?
You noticed me? I did make it to several of the shows this year. My favourite was Pam Hogg's, Ziad Ghanem was a close second though. I really like Pam’s style and the music carried it well. My favourite show of all time was Charlie Le Mindu's collection from last September.

Which trends will you be embracing?
“Fake Chic” its my cartoon couture trend.

I recently saw an interview with Dolly Parton where she said she wouldn't leave the house, even if she was being rushed to the hospital, without lipstick and a wig. You always look so fabulously put together, do you ever have days when you dress down?
Good for Dolly! I'm what they call a “ready made,” my lips are stuck on and my hair's always buoyant. Image is everything, it's so important to keep up appearances. You should see my wardrobe it's very extensive. I have something for every occasion.

Being as your favourite fabric is latex, do you find it hot in the summer months? Where's your favourite place to go on vacation?
I like the Alps, the air is so fresh. In those hot summer months its cool enough up their to keep your head on straight.

Do you prefer a one piece or two piece?
At the moment I prefer a one piece, its more elegant. I think a two piece can be a bit fussy. It depends on whether you have the figure for it.

Pandemonia's style is so imaginative and innovative, do you ever see fellow admirers copying your look?
I haven't met anyone copying me yet, although I am sure there are some trying. My work is very distinctive and the concept unique. Physically it's hard to reproduce because my patterns are so complex and there aren't many people with my stature. Pandemonia’s larger than life.

You have experimented with several different hair colours in the past. As a fellow blonde I have to ask, since going platinum have you attracted more attention and, of course, had much more fun?
I think there's a direct correlation between the lightness of your hair and the amount of fun you have. I'm sure you have noticed that when you get photographed the blonde’s stand out and the brunettes, well, just fade into the background. All the top Hollywood actress’s were blonde too you know.

Miss Pandemonia is everywhere! Can we expect to see you attending Paris Fashion Week soon, or better yet on the runway?
Pandemonia loves Paris, Sadly I was just too busy to attend the shows this year. As far as strutting down the catwalk myself I say why do the runway, when everyone can see you all the time on the front row?

You've mentioned on your blog that one of your dreams was to have an art studio on the seaside in France. Is that still your dream?
Yes I would like that so much. You know the south of France is real Poodle Country. Maybe I could also go into breeding pedigree dogs too. Snowy needs a friend.

What plans do you have for the future?
I am working on my art exhibition. It’s going to be a blend of modern art, fashion and satire. We are finalising dates of this September. You must come!



Origional article Zeitgeist.
Words by Tracy Kawalik
Images courtesy of Paul Paul Persky and Pandemonia

Great British Hair Dresser

Episode 4: Monday 21st March E4
Great British Hair Dresser


Caught on television

“high fashion and art often blur
and shocking images are regularly used
to make a statement”

17.39 Fleeting glimpse of Pandemonia.

Spotted next to Anna Trevelyan and Charlie Le Mindu, Pandemonia attends the Iris Van Herpen Fashion show.


Style break down

Hair - Inflatable blonde
Clothes – Green cartoon dress
Shoes – Glass mules.
Bag – Yellow Pandemonia shopping bag.
Accessories - White black gloves
Other Bag - Dotty

1626 Magazine

1626 magazine in China.1626 magazine is the top fashion and youth life style magazine in south China,our Circulation is about 340,000 per two-week.

My Dream is...



Pandemonia

有人說Pandemonia是嘲諷現今生活的活雕塑,又有人說她是近日在公共時間頻頻出現的神秘人物。
事實上她是一個七尺高有著盛會上顯著特徵的人體藝術品。 更神奇的是這個“活雕塑”的背後，其實是一個男人身！
他這身多變的造型全是他一手打造。塑料時裝，塑膠充氣頭罩，都讓人驚艷！他經常出現在各大電影節，時尚場合，頒獎典禮。
與明星拍照合影，他的出境照片沾滿雜誌封面，報刊頭版頭條！他是英國現今最牛的“行爲藝術家”！


Pandemonia (Translation)

Some people say that she is a mockery of modern life. Pandemonia is a mystery, the living sculpture, that has frequently appeared in public.  Often she appears in major film festivals, fashion occasions, award ceremonies.  Group photo with the stars, she covered the exit photo magazine covers, newspaper headlines! She is now the most audacious British "performance artist"!  

Full 1626 Q&A (Interview Aautumn 2010)

What is your dream? When you are in the process to made it come true, who has given you helps, and was there anything happened frustrate you or make you feel hopeless?

My dream is to have a functioning Art Studio with lots of assistants where we create art works and merchandise for the world.
Going though the English education system helped my work. I did a BA (hon) Fine Art Degree and an MA Fine Art Degree at Chelsea College of Art (London). Art college helped my develop my work conceptually.

What do you like about London?

London's long history gives me a rich cultural cultural backdrop to stand against.

What is your ideal dream life?

To live in the south of France in a large art studio with lots of light overlooking the sea.

What was the hardest hard when you were trying to make your dreams come true? And do you think there is anything you can never achieve or you won’t be able to beat them? IF there is, what is it?

Things are as hard as you want them to be. If you want to achieve something - go for it. Obstacles are there for a reason, they make you more inventive. Look at my hair for example. That is one of the most sophisticated patterns I've seen around.

What you think Dream is important? How does it affect a person? Like affecting you?

If you follow your dreams they might come true. They are very important and a driving force to creation. What scientists dreamed of 50 years ago is happening now. We are all being connected by the internet, as Marshall Mcluhan coined one big “global village”.

Do you have anything Hero or idol? Who is he?

“Paris Hilton?” Just a flick of her hair creates a tornado on the other side of the world. (Joke aside) The scientist Edward Lorenz described this phenomena as the Butterfly effect.

What have you done you think was the edgiest in your life?

Stepping out of a taxi for the first time and meeting the press and public at London Fashion week. There was no going back and I had no idea how I would be received. It felt like jumping into the unknown.
I think the most important thing I have done is getting my image (my Art work), articles and interviews into the gossip pages of international mainstream magazines.Sunday Times, Grazia, Independent, Vogue, Vanity Fair and more. I want to reach as many people as possible from all levels of society.

What do you fear most in life?

Punctures, they are a real let down! “For those deflated moments” - I always have my Pandemonia rescue kit at hand.

When you show up in fashion show or exhibition,how the people around you react?What's the most funny experience you ever had?

Shock and awe. They just cant stop photographing me. If they would pay me every time they take a photograph I would soon get rich.

Are there anything has changed your life for what you are doing now, or anything happened that determined your career now?

I have always been an artist. It is my duty as an artist to project my ideas out to the public. So far I have had my work featured in many mainstream magazines like iD.
The contemporary Chinese artist Ai Weiwei who has currently a major Art installation in the Turbine hall at theTate Modern, London UK, called Sunflower Seeds said “From a very young age I started to sense that an individual has to set an example to society” the quote continues, “Your own acts and behaviour tell the world who you are and at the same time what kind of society you think it should be”
The quote resonates to me as an Artist because I think Artists should talk about the world they are living in and take inspiration from it. With the use of parody I encourage my audience to question our role models. It is of primary importance to engage with a wide audience.

If you are not an artist now,who will you be?

I could go in a number of directions either in front of or behind the camera.

I have had a couple of film cameos offered to me. When the right one comes along I'll take it. So one day you might see me on the Silver Screen.

The Model Agency

Episode 3: Wednesday 09 Mar 2011 10pm on Channel 4 The Model Agency


Pandemonia's first Television Début.

Caught on C4's 'The Model Agency' outside Kensington Palace going to the Acne fashion show SS 2010.


See Pandemonia on 4oD Grey latex number, inflatable blonde hair skip to 31:53



Style Brake Down

Hair - Inflatable blonde
Clothes – Gray silver dress with red hem.
Shoes – Matching red and grey mules.
Bag – Red and grey inflatable chevron
Accessories - Matching red gloves
Other bag - Dotty


The Model Agency

This new series goes inside the offices of Premier Model Management to reveal the realities of life in the world's most glamorous industry

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IDOL magazine

For full article get Idol magazine issue 1. idolmag.co.uk



Standing tall, slender, blonde and shiny – she grabs wolf whistles from admiring builders as she struts down the street. Spotted on the front row and featured in everything from iD to Vogue Italia. Pandemonia is not a new IT girl or rock star offspring – turn – model. Covered head to toe in latex she is a living, breathing walking, talking piece of post – modern art. Perplexed and fascinated, IDOL asks who is Pandemonia.
…............
Photography by Elliot Morgan.




For those who may not know, who is Pandemonia?

Pandemonia is A Post Pop Artist. She is that “7th tall slim, shiny, Blonde” that has been at all the best events over the last year. She always has the most striking looks and gets constantly photographed.

What do you wish to achieve through Pandemonia?

To reach as many people as possible. I see myself as a story, a work in progress. News items need a story. It's not enough to have a strong image you need the narrative to go with it. The best way to reach people is to be the story. I am a story with legs.

What was the inspiration behind this?

Watching perfect lives on the screen. Chasing “The Big Other”, the unobtainable.

Why did you choose to display your artwork in this way?

I present myself as a celebrity, after all is not celebrity the currency all the world over? To me it makes sense to cut out the middle man and show my work directly to the public. It's the interaction between myself and the public that becomes interesting.

My photographs look good because I am all image. I am a product. My product is an idea, you can get it in an instant. I think I look best when I'm photographed in the media. What better way is there to comment on celebrity than to be in the very same publications they are in.

Last weeks Alex Reid fiasco in the tabloids is a good example. I hope Katie Price didn't suddenly go blonde on my account. They blew the story totally out of proportion.


Your name appears to be derived from the word pandemonium, what was the meaning behind the choice?

Pandemonium means chaos. Out of chaos comes creativity. Besides you should see the pandemonium I create amongst the photographers when I turn up.
 
You make all your clothes yourself – how many outfits do you have?

Yes I make everything myself, I call them “Art creations”. They are more than “clothes” they are “political expressions”. They are symbols of lifestyle and aspiration. My appearance points to the manufactured ideal.

How many do I have? Not nearly enough!
 
How do you feel you have you been received by the general public, industry and the media?

Amazement, bemusement I'ts all the same to me. I do get photographed a lot by the public. They are fascinated by what I am doing.

The Fashion industry has been giving me front row tickets to London Fashion week and various private parties. Acne gave me tickets to their London Fashion Week show at Kensington Palace. I guess someone there likes me.

Over the last year I have been gaining more and media attention. One magazine said "Pandemonia A Messiah sent to earth by Andy Warhol" That's a good media endorsement.

What is your perception on women and how they are portrayed in the media and
society?

That's a complicated subject. It depends where and who they are being portrayed by. Generally women are shown from a man's point of view. A lot of adverts encourage insecurities simply to shift more products.

If you ruled the world what would it be like?

It would be “Plastic Fantastic!” Of course.
 
If you were to hold a dinner party would be your 12 guests?

Salvador Dali Just because...
Paris Hilton I havan't met her yet
Tracey Emin For some Art

Vivienne Westwood For fashion Tips
Andy Warhol It will be the only way I'll get to speak to him

Mae West For entertainment

J Joplin Sales
Robert Crumb He likes cartoons.
Banksy So curious to know who he is.
Muhammad Ali I already have is autograph
Cruella D-evil Don't you all just love villains

 
What’s the one thing you would never leave home without?

A decent pair of shoes!
 
IDOL sees you as modern art- how do you define yourself?

I'm just an artist doing my thing. My works is actually quite traditional.
I am exploring the meanings of things that drive our lives.
 
What is the future of Pandemonia?

Next year I am doing a sculpture show. It is going to be a continuation of my ideas, a blend of commercialism, fashion and art. I am actively looking for a sponsorship. I am taking it to the next level.
 
What message would Pandemonia ultimately like to leave the world?

Someone who explored the meaning things. Questions who are we?

“Who are you?” To be able to get people to think about who they are and what motivates them would be a good legacy.

Who is your IDOL?

Oh Paris Hilton! of course! Just a flick of her hair creates a tornado on the other side of the world. Now that's what I call the Butterfly effect. If only Edward Lorenz could have witnessed that.

Look: Miss Pandemonium

Look Magazine



"Wow! BIGGEST FASHION ISSUE EVER"

London Fashion Week 7th March 2011

TYPO ALERT

Miss Pandemonium (should be spelt Miss Pandemonia)



Miss Pandemonia and Paloma Faith are photographed at the Pam Hogg Fashion show

Style break down.

Hair - Inflatable platinum blonde with added low lights
Sun Glasses – Black plastic glasses
Clothes – Cartoon black dress
Shoes – Black peephole stilettos
Acessories - Red scarf and matching gloves
Puppy – Matching Inflatable pet

Mahiki London Fashion Week Party.

Where BFC London Fashion Week Party - Mahiki. London Night Club known for its celebrity Clientel. Favourite haunt of Prince William and Prince Harry

When 28th Febuary

Pandemonia spotted hanging out with Jo Wood and Janice Dickenson.

Pandemonia was all smiles as she cosied up to Janice Dickenson.

Horace

London Fashion Week AW 2011

When 23th Febuary 2011

Location 24 Endell Street, The Hospital Club, London. Snow PR.


Celebs

Pandemonia

Photo Studio jojo

Style break down.

Hair - Inflatable platinum blonde with added low lights
Sun Glasses – Black plastic glasses
Clothes – Gray silver dress with red hem.
Shoes – Matching red and gray mules.
Acessories - Matching red goves
Puppy – Matching Inflatable pet


Photo Studio jojo


The Fashion.

With both a design studio in Bali as well as in London, Horace embodies the better of two amazing cultures. It has become a creative mix of primitive Balinese hand craft and British unassuming cool.


Photo Studio jojo

Shown in the moody cool light of a television studio, the models circled the perimeter under the glare of video projections.

The mixed sex collection, comprised of slogan t-shirts, soft denims mixed with printed cottons and statement knits.


Photo Studio jojo

Ziad Ghanem

London Fashion Week AW 2011

Ziad Ghanem AW2011/2012 collection "Never End, Never End, Never End"‏

When 21th Febuary 2011

Location 60 Great Queen St, Freemason Hall, Vauxhall Fashion Scout.

Spotted

Pandemonia - front row.



Style break down.

Hair - Inflatable platinum blonde with added low lights
Sun Glasses – Black plastic glasses
Clothes – Charcoal gray and metallic green dress.
Shoes – Glass mules
Acessories - Black gloves. Matching metallic green ankle and foot bracelets
Puppy – Matching Inflatable pet


Celebs

Boy George, Pandemonia

The Fashion

Ziad Ghanem's collection drew inspiration from the horror video game “Silent Hill”and the works of John-Henry Fuseli. Each look was a haute couture creation, shown on the most eclectic ensemble of models to walk for fashion week. Size's, ages, races and genders were all represented.

Photos Christopher Dadey

The audience erupted as the first mesmerizing model, Marnie Scarlet, lifted to become a ten foot tall vision of the most beautiful nightmare. From there, they were amazed by the intricacy of each design; from the complex beading to the complicated drapery, from the femininity softness to the bold strength of each model.

Pandemonia admires the couture.
Photo Amy Lockwood






Photo Christopher Dadey

As the show closed, the applause erupted and everyone left the show in awe of the spectical they had just witnessed.

See what Amelias magazine had to report. www.ameliasmagazine.com

Charlie Le Mindu

When 20th Febuary 2011

Location 16 Mercer s, London ON/OFF

Spotted

Pandemonia front row



Style break down.

Hair - Inflatable platinum blonde with added low lights
Sun Glasses – Black plastic glasses
Clothes – Red Cartoon semi inflatable dress
Shoes – Black peephole stilettos
Acessories - black gloves
Puppy – Matching Inflatable pet




The Fashion

The show opened to a scene not out of place from Brian De Palma's film Carie. A naked blood-stained model, with the gritty slogan ‘Violence’ fastened to her head walked down the runway.



Charlie Le Mindu’s AW ’11 catwalk show was macabre, furiously rebellious and a touch frightening as he explored the glamour and grit of a Berlin brothel and the repressed era of the Second World War. A colour palette of ghoulish white, complete with further blood stains, gas masks, lace veils, see-through PVC and military caps ensued.



Concluding with the dove of peace head ensemble.


The audience applauded as models trotted out to the piercing sound of pigs squealing.

Pam Hogg

Far from the madding crowd

When 20th Febuary 2011

Location 16 Mercer s, London ON/OFF

Celebs

Boy George, Duggie Fields, Jaime Winstone, Elaine Winstone, Matt Smith, Paloma Faith, Pandemonia, Roisin Murphy, Siouxsie Sioux & Dr Who

Pandemonia spotted at Pams show Photo Diane Pernet

Style break down.

Hair - Inflatable platinum blonde with added low lights
Sun Glasses – Black plastic glasses
Clothes – Cartoon black dress
Shoes – Black peephole stilettos
Acessories - Red scarf and matching gloves
Puppy – Matching Inflatable pet

The Gossip

Photo mrpaparazzi

Paloma's heard of Pandemonia “like all the way from Japan!... The word is out!”

The Fashion

Pam Hogg shows some 20 designs. Ranging from tailored coats, cat suits, dresses and ball gowns.



Dramatic crow hats and leather harness



Pandemoia admires the wood cut print cat suits.




Gorgeous ball gowns. This must be the best show of London Fashion week!

Go to Pam Hogg for more!

Bryce Aime

When 19th Febuary 2011

Location 16 Mercer s, London ON/OFF

Celebs


Pandemonia spotted front row at Bryce Aime. Other Vip guests included Philip Sallon


Style break down.

Hair - Inflatable platinum blonde with added low lights
Sun Glasses – Blue plastic glasses,(Gatons)
Clothes – Cartoon blue dress
Bag – Dotty.
Shoes – Blue plastic mules
Puppy – Matching Inflatable pet


The Fashion

Bryce Aime





Stealth Bomber inspired clothing. Blown up map prints. Angular designs, tight leggings. Polygon structures hats and gowns and block dresses.

Edgy!

More images abimarvel.com

PPQ Fashion Show

London Fashion Week 2011 PPQ Fashion show, Summerset house.



Pandemonia arrives at PPQ. Photo stylebrity

Style break down.

Hair - Inflatable platinum blonde with added low lights
Sun Glasses - Black plastic.
Dress - Green knee length pencil dress
Bag – Dotty.
Shoes - Plastic mules
Puppy – Matching Inflatable pet

The Celebs

Celebrities included Jamie Winstone, Lois Winstone, Roberts Paloma Faith, Pandemopnia, Keisha Buchanan Nicola, Jo Wood, Jodie Harsh, Melanie Blatt,Laura Whitmore, Leah Weller and Natt Weller.

Meting actress Jamie Winston, dressed in PPQ, Pandemonia shows off her pet dog Snowy and posed for the cameras again.



Photos www.isopix.be

The Show



The PPQ show comprised of short dresses with 'scissor' cuts. Big heart shaped hangers on the necklaces, ruffles on top of the over the knee boots and blocked high heeled shoes, browns and greys. Tall Pope like hats that wouldn't look pout of place in the Vatican . Kitty cat hats.


More photos. Rex Features

London Fashion Week TV

London Fashion Week AW11 Day 1 Highlights

Rare video clip of Pandemonia at PPQ show. (1:40 in)


To watch more, visit www.t5m.com

Follow Magazine

Pandemonia: a summary of a public obsession with the superficial.

Three page article in Brazilian publication Follow Magazine.

Follow Magazine is a Brazilian bimonthly publication, with 20,000 readers throughout the country, focusing on fashion, behaviour and music, who had on the covers top models such as Cintia Dicker, Aline Weber and now, on the third edition, a angel from Victoria's Secret, the Brazilian top Fabiana Semprebom.

Text: Caio Carvalho
Photos: Paul Persky
Original Portuguese text


Translation
Who is she? Where and who came? Where will it go?

These are questions that you will ask yourself if you encounter this tall thin plastic artefact. One of the most influential fashion icons of Europe, inspired by the contemporary world. What might look scary from the beginning, reveals an incomparable originality to make an appearance on the streets of London, where she works frequently. This post-modern de-constructionist work is called PANDEMONA.

Following changes through out the years, PANDEMONA today is in the form of a tall, blonde. Inspired by the superficiality and fame she is both humours ironic. Often appearing at the most glamorous parties. “After all, what better way to talk of celebrity than to appear in the same publications and events as they are in?”

Many comparisons were made between PANDEMONA, the philosopher Jean Baudrillard and the artist Andy Warhol. All are indicative of a consumerist society, as well as icons of modern art and pop genre. This apparently frivolous image ,PANDEMONA, is infact a multifaceted and performative piece. Her life style is often documented by the paparazzi in fashion magazines and blogs, and usually placed on the same page that large and influential fashion personalities are.






Caio Carvalho chats to Pandemonia

Pandemonia: a man or a woman?

A woman of cause Duh!

Why the plasticized form on your style and way?

Our modern culture aspires to gloss. The streets are covered in glossy cars and plastic wrap envelops almost all packaging. My rubberised glossy form says I am, shiny, fresh & new, completely sanitized. It turns me into a perfect object.

What a woman represents on that way?

We are all sold the idea of perfection. Enough is never enough. If advertising and media are to be believed the ideal woman is a size zero, six foot, leggy blond.

Not unlike motorcar advertising women are being represented as a glossy hyper real beings with streamlined curves. In a quest for perfection we must have glossy Lips, hair, eyes, shoes, bodes etc. Going totally glossy is simply the next logical step in perfection.

What are the main elements that compose you?

Pandemonia is made from a collection of signs. She is the deconstucted representation of the advertised female form.

My inflatable yellow hair for instance points to an idea of the archetypal blond. My legs, bags, dresses are political expressions. They are symbols of lifestyle and aspiration. My appearance denotes to a manufactured ideal.

How soon do you dress? (Where do you go dressed)

As a Fine Artist I present my self as a celebrity. In today's world or at least in the UK Celebrity is the currency. I see my self as a story a work in progress. News items need a narrative. In today's mass media its not enough to have a strong image you need the narrative to go with it. I go to the “invite only” events. The best way to reach people is to be the story.

Is it hard to live like a latex cartoon creation?

Yes! Its like trying to live up to the impossible. With all messages been thrown at us constantly through the media, telling us what to buy and selling us lifestyles, I think we are all trying to live up to the impossible. Keeping up my image is a big responsibility.

What did you visit when you came to Brazil?

I exhibited some of my art in Sao Paulo, Curitiba and Porto Alegre. Spent almost every thing I had exploring your massive country. The People, music, Nature, Architecture and Cities - this was what she liked. I'd love to return one day

Are you afraid of aging? Will retire someday?

Pandemonia never gets old. She will never have lines or wrinkles. Image means everything. An artist never retires, my work will continue to evolve.

What can not miss in your purse?

Gas. (It has to keep inflated)

What is the biggest difficulty in your life?

Going through small doors.


What do you think people talk about you?

I have had several compliments on my facebook page.

What do you wearing right now, in this moment?

Im wearing one of my wonderful balloon dresses with Snowie, my dog, sitting beside me.

What are your favorite brands?

Rubber bands.

A book.

Im currently reading “America” by Jean Baudrillard.

A movie.

I just saw Banksys film “Exit through the gift shop”

A personality.

“Paris Hilton?” Just a flick of her hair creates a tornado on the other side of the world. (Joke aside) The scientist Edward Lorenz described this phenomena as the Butterfly effect.


A feeling.

Taking my shoes of after a long night out.

A mania.

Red carpets and Paparazzi.

A desire.

To sleep

I feel fat

I just don't get fat.

If I have a superpower...

Teleportation. It would make my travelling arrangements so much easier.

Chocolate.

Much prefer gummibears

Sex.

Yes please.

Lady GaGa.

Her crew asked me If I would design something for her. I said I'd get back and didn't. Oops

Be Yourself.

Always. Although its fun being someone else.

Dogs.

Love them. Especially the inflatable variety.

Follow Who?" (three people).

The white rabbit. “Alice in wonderland”
The yellow brick road
Penelope Pitstop

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Pandemonia is some times mistakenly spelt Pandamonia.



Pandamonia (incorrectly spelt) at Acne Studio London opening.


Look magazine 7th march 2011, Print. Miss Pandemonium, should be spelt as Miss Pandemonia.

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