Argentine article Pagina 12: 24th February 2017
Origional article: Pagina 12 látex viste a la moda.
Google translate version: in English
El látex viste a la moda
Por Ignacio D’Amore
Parte muñeca humana, parte performer, parte objeto de culto, Pandemonia es hoy figura esencial de las escenas fashion y del arte británicos de los últimos años. Desde la noche hasta las revistas de moda, su camino ha sido idéntico al de toda celebridad nacida para acumular fama y algún pequeño escándalo. Pero hay más: no hay modo de dejarla pasar sin intentar una reflexión sobre los medios, la belleza y el consumo. No se sabe quién está detrás del látex y de esos dos metros de altura que cumplen hasta el paroxismo con los mandatos de belleza plástica. Sus mascotas, sus peinados y todos sus accesorios son esculturas que confecciona para cada salida. Soy conversó con “ello” para intentar comprender quién y qué están habitando su resbaladiza piel.
Desde la primera fila de algún desfile de la firma londinense Sorapol, la performer británica Pandemonia es una silueta de colores plenos y brillo líquido que perfora el espacio como un troquel anodizado de dos metros plegándose sobre una silla que le queda chica. Toda ella es una idea maximizada en trazos anchos, un boceto de Roy Lichtenstein impreso tridimensionalmente en látex de pantonera caprichosa desde las entrañas de la contemporaneidad más taxativa. Es muñeca inflada e inflable; es humana y es inerte; es obra, es persona, es cartel, es enorme. Decir que a su lado la concurrencia general de la semana de la moda de Londres empalidece sería no solamente justo sino exacto, y estamos hablando de una de las concurrencias mejor nutridas de todas las semanas de moda del planeta. En solamente tres temporadas Pandemonia logró escalar de figura novedosa de la vida nocturna local a invitada deluxe en los shows más vanguardistas de la escena fashion británica. Ya no pisa discotecas (la gente fuma, ella es de látex); prefiere las inauguraciones y los eventos.
Inflable inflada
Nacida como una ¿criatura? de autoría anónima, o más bien, secreta, Pandemonia hizo sus primeras apariciones públicas en algún momento de 2009 como producto de una serie de críticas y reflexiones sobre la fama y la cultura obsesionada por la imagen de los medios masivos actuales. Se supone que quien está detrás de la ¿creación? es un artista conceptual inglés, aunque a esta altura no tendría sentido intentar corroborar semejante dato, por llamarlo de algún modo. Ella es observadora y es observada dado que todo aquello que capta, procesa y regurgita sobre el lienzo de su fisonomía performática es a su vez captado, procesado y regurgitado para uso masivo y suyo propio. Representa un colmo posible del consumo irónico actual al que tanto nos complace entregarnos porque es, en esencia, post sí misma -aunque opte por definirse como “post-pop”-, y no hay otra cosa más contemporánea para una personalidad que saberse cómicamente efímera y patéticamente indispensable al unísono.
Nacida como una ¿criatura? de autoría anónima, o más bien, secreta, Pandemonia hizo sus primeras apariciones públicas en algún momento de 2009 como producto de una serie de críticas y reflexiones sobre la fama y la cultura obsesionada por la imagen de los medios masivos actuales. Se supone que quien está detrás de la ¿creación? es un artista conceptual inglés, aunque a esta altura no tendría sentido intentar corroborar semejante dato, por llamarlo de algún modo. Ella es observadora y es observada dado que todo aquello que capta, procesa y regurgita sobre el lienzo de su fisonomía performática es a su vez captado, procesado y regurgitado para uso masivo y suyo propio. Representa un colmo posible del consumo irónico actual al que tanto nos complace entregarnos porque es, en esencia, post sí misma -aunque opte por definirse como “post-pop”-, y no hay otra cosa más contemporánea para una personalidad que saberse cómicamente efímera y patéticamente indispensable al unísono.
¿Cómo ha ido cambiando tu idea de ser una performer pública desde tus primeros días? Y además, ¿cómo fueron afectando con el tiempo las reacciones de la gente a tus performances?
-Mucho ha cambiado desde que creé a Pandemonia. Al comienzo, lo que criticaba a través de Pandemonia era la cultura de las celebridades y la TV reality. Las redes sociales estaban en su infancia. Los auspicios de marcas con famosos y la prensa amarillista de aquellos días resultan inocentes y triviales en comparación con lo que hoy tenemos. En estos momentos Trump, el primer presidente que es a su vez una celebridad proveniente de la TV reality, está al mando de la Casa Blanca. Estamos oficialmente en la era de los “hechos alternativos”, en la que la fantasía es ahora realidad. Quizás sea momento para que Pandemonia se convierta en Primera Ministra, o al menos presida el gobierno de una o dos islas (sic). Pienso que Pandemonia es más relevante ahora que nunca antes.
No puedo evitar pensar en tu autodefinición como “post-pop”, aunque también podría decirse que sos post-humana. Me pregunto: ¿qué tan humana sos?
-Pandemonia es una persona, un logo y una marca combinadas. Estoy de acuerdo en que es post-humana, dado que su humanidad es en gran parte un personaje de la ficción del público. Hay cierta trascendencia en eso.Pandemonia es una trade mark, una marca registrada, un bien de mercado. Claro que hay trascendencia: ella es habitante de la memoria colectiva porque todo su ser en acción y en cuerpo es la idea misma de un ser en acción y en cuerpo. Para muestra, véase cómo los gajos laterales de sus peinados están en permanente agite estático. O, también, cómo muchas veces prefiere hablar a través de signos impresos en formato de globo de diálogo, interpolado del sistema gráfico de los cómics.
En el último ejemplar de la publicación fashionista Russh, la performer declaraba: “Si leés todos los diarios y revistas después de una de mis apariciones, y ves a la gente quizás diciendo cosas derogatorias o positivas, realmente no importa… Se vuelve más algo sobre esas mismas personas que sobre mí misma”.
Cuando los medios te devuelven tu propia imagen, procesada, intervenida, ¿cómo la recibís? ¿Y cómo afecta eso tus siguientes apariciones?
-¡Es emocionante! La estética de Pandemonia fue creada alrededor de la idea de poder devolver a los medios masivos sus propios ideales y valores… Ser siempre joven… Tener un estilo de vida lujoso. Percibo como un logro poder aprovecharme de esos mismos medios para que reproduzcan mi mensaje. El año pasado hice una campaña global para la marca de calzados Camper. Mi imagen, que es la de una obra transversal, fue repetida a través del planeta. Cuando hago una aparición pública y la gente discute lo que hago, lo considero un éxito. Es importante que todxs influenciemos la narrativa de los medios masivos. Después de todo, todxs somos formadorxs de imagen y pensadorxs.
¿Cómo manejás la inevitable incomodidad que puedan sentir ciertas personas cuando hacés una aparición pública? ¿Hubo alguna ocasión en la que hayas pensado “esto no termina bien” o “esto excede todas mis expectativas”?
-Al estar en el ojo de la tormenta, no siempre me doy cuenta por completo del efecto que estoy causando en la gente. Siempre es fantástico escuchar los puntos de vista del resto. La incomodidad, la extrañeza, son algo bueno. Despiertan a la gente y hacen que piense. Dicho esto, es importante dar un contexto. Los lugares a los que vas afectan la percepción que se tiene de uno, así que usar un poco de sentido común sirve de mucho. Lxs lectorxs de tu revista sabrán de qué hablo.
Ya hace rato que Pandemonia ha dejado de mostrar los ojos, último rastro de lo físicamente humano que subyace (o subyacía) bajo el montaje. Ahora su mirada va siempre cubierta de lentes ahumados al tono del conjunto. Ella es la literalización del polémico concepto it girl, que se adjudica a aquellas chicas del momento que tienen “algo” (“it”, en inglés). Pero también “it” es, en ese idioma, el pronombre neutro adjudicable a lo definible y lo no tanto. Es decir: Pandemonia no “tiene” ese tan buscado “algo” (carisma, misterio o lo que se prefiera) sino que “es” algo, en el sentido de que se propone como una definición corpórea de los atributos que la gente vea en ella. No tan rápido, Sonia Ben Ammar: no hay girl más it que ella, por muchxs seguidorxs que abarrotes en tu cuenta de instagram. Aunque podríamos aquí etiquetarla como una “chica plástica” y reírnos tres segundos frente a la pantalla o el papel, más ajustado sería recordar que todos sus trajes, que a su vez incluyen piel y pelo, están fabricados por ella misma en látex y no en otro material. Y así como es exclusiva confeccionista de su propio cuerpo, también es propietaria celosa del derecho a preservarse como Pandemonia y como ninguna otra persona más. Entrevistándola, poco importa saber sobre su edad o su género autopercibido. Estamos frente a una personalidad que excede algunas de las limitaciones humanas más elementales.
Me gusta no saber quién está debajo del latex, así que quisiera preguntarte si alguna vez pensaste en revelar quién es Pandemonia.
-Yo produzco arte para mí y para gente desconocida. Trabajar a partir de un nom de plume me permite tomar distancia y reflexionar sobre la cultura. El misterio, a su vez, le permite a esa gente proyectarse en Pandemonia y hacerla propia. Pandemonia es definitivamente un personaje público. No veo razones para modificar esta dinámica.
Estar en primera fila en algunos de los desfiles de moda más increíbles del mundo tiene que ser una posición muy afortunada. ¿Hay ventajas y desventajas que Pandemonia tenga que enfrentar por el “solo” hecho de ser ella misma?
-Es una perspectiva privilegiada. Me posiciona en un lugar de ventaja porque puedo ser observadora de algunos de los esfuerzos creativos más sobresalientes de nuestra época, además de todo lo que rodea esos mundos. Creeme, la primera fila de un desfile ofrece una muy buena vista de lo mejor y lo peor de la humanidad. Inversamente, sé que no soy una mera observadora, y de hecho unx nunca puede olvidar que está siendo observadx bajo una lupa. Puede ponerse candente.
Casi como su coterránea Amy Lamé, flamante Zar Nocturna londinense, Pandemonia necesita estar no sólo atenta y al pie de las pasarelas sino también en permanente ejercicio de su figura pública porque sin exposición expira como un cheque firmado en hollín. Aquel convenio con la marca de calzados Camper, que recién se mencionara, terminó por resultar ideal para ambas partes: los nuevos modelos semejaban trozos de la propia Pandemonia modelados al calor como cuerdas de goma colorinche, mientras que la firma la tuvo en primera plana promocionando la línea a través de redes sociales y en inauguraciones varias. Y no obstante su popularidad en crecimiento exponencial, todavía no se concretan, al parecer, campañas de productos para el pelo y el buen cutis.
¿Seguís una rutina de belleza? ¿Algún consejo para otras personas hechas de látex?
-Creo firmemente en las mascarillas y en los tratamientos de cabello voluminizantes. Y en la buena ropa, que nunca hace mal.
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Friday, 24 February 2017
Saturday, 4 February 2017
HELLO! fashion
Pandemonia: MyFashion Fantasy. March 2017, words Jo Bounds.
HELLO! Fashion - My Fashion Fantasy: Pandemonia by Pandemonia on Scribd
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Hello Fashion,
Jo Bounds,
Pam Hogg,
Pandemonia,
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Saturday, 15 March 2014
La rubia de plástico
Labels:
Alaska,
Alaska Y Coronas,
Art,
Dada,
Damien Hirst,
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hair,
inflatable,
La Vanguardia,
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Margarita Puig,
Pam Hogg,
Pandemonia,
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yellow
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
Ponystep 6 launch
Pandemonia and Snowy donned their party gear and headed to the
Ponystep 6 issue celebratory bash.
The gig was held at the downstairs bar of Mr. Buckley, 277 Hackney Road.

Pandemonia & Snowy eased their way down the stairs and were met by the exuberant Editor-in-Chief of Ponystep Richard Mortimer.
Richard gave them a hearty welcome and then dashed off to the bar to fetch P a tipple.
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In the interim, Snowy & Pandemonia surveyed the premises, and were set upon by their Brazilian ally Eduardo Jordao de Magalhaes, Head of International Marketing and Communication for Melissa shoes. Eduardo asked them how was Sao Paulo fashion week for them. "We loved it" P replied.

The next encounter for Pandemonia and Snowy came in the form of plus size curvy model Felicity Hayward. Felicity took an immediate shine to Snowy. Not that S minded Felicity’s gentle touch.

Pandemonia detected Snowy’s testosterone making him hot under the collar, so P retrieved Snowy from Ms Hayward clutches and headed towards the exit door to cool S down only to be ambushed by two other comely gals, Olivia Hicks and her pal.
Olivia duly gave P her email address and whispered "I work on the door of Ovalspace the Arts/Music club and you both will be on the guest list forever".

Pandemonia, Snowy were flattered and returned to their table, where they rubbed shoulders with actress/TV presenter Margi Clarke. Margi confessed to Pandemonia & Snowy, "the magazine has done me proud love"
As Snowy cuddled up to Margi, in breezed fashion designer Pam Hogg. Pam couldn't resist telling all and sundry "I made a decision to do a fashion show and I've got 4 weeks to pull everything together”.
Pandemonia exhausted by the thought of the mountain of work that awaited Pam, gathered up Snowy, waved goodbye to Daniel Lismore and David Motte grabbed a copy of the magazine and jumped a taxi.

In the cab Pandemonia leafed through the magazine pages that had articles mostly on blonds; with blond Holly Woodlawn the Andy Warhol superstar, actresses Gillian Anderson in blond wig, bottle blond beauties Margi Clarke and Amanda Lepore, and a black & white picture story of currently blond Kate Moss, Kate didn't need her St Tropez spray tan. All these images caused Pandemonia to recall her own exciting blond moments in life just as the cab pulled up to home.
photo/copy: Stephen Mahoney
The gig was held at the downstairs bar of Mr. Buckley, 277 Hackney Road.

Pandemonia & Snowy eased their way down the stairs and were met by the exuberant Editor-in-Chief of Ponystep Richard Mortimer.
Richard gave them a hearty welcome and then dashed off to the bar to fetch P a tipple.
.jpg)
In the interim, Snowy & Pandemonia surveyed the premises, and were set upon by their Brazilian ally Eduardo Jordao de Magalhaes, Head of International Marketing and Communication for Melissa shoes. Eduardo asked them how was Sao Paulo fashion week for them. "We loved it" P replied.

The next encounter for Pandemonia and Snowy came in the form of plus size curvy model Felicity Hayward. Felicity took an immediate shine to Snowy. Not that S minded Felicity’s gentle touch.

Pandemonia detected Snowy’s testosterone making him hot under the collar, so P retrieved Snowy from Ms Hayward clutches and headed towards the exit door to cool S down only to be ambushed by two other comely gals, Olivia Hicks and her pal.
Olivia duly gave P her email address and whispered "I work on the door of Ovalspace the Arts/Music club and you both will be on the guest list forever".

Pandemonia, Snowy were flattered and returned to their table, where they rubbed shoulders with actress/TV presenter Margi Clarke. Margi confessed to Pandemonia & Snowy, "the magazine has done me proud love"
As Snowy cuddled up to Margi, in breezed fashion designer Pam Hogg. Pam couldn't resist telling all and sundry "I made a decision to do a fashion show and I've got 4 weeks to pull everything together”.
Pandemonia exhausted by the thought of the mountain of work that awaited Pam, gathered up Snowy, waved goodbye to Daniel Lismore and David Motte grabbed a copy of the magazine and jumped a taxi.

In the cab Pandemonia leafed through the magazine pages that had articles mostly on blonds; with blond Holly Woodlawn the Andy Warhol superstar, actresses Gillian Anderson in blond wig, bottle blond beauties Margi Clarke and Amanda Lepore, and a black & white picture story of currently blond Kate Moss, Kate didn't need her St Tropez spray tan. All these images caused Pandemonia to recall her own exciting blond moments in life just as the cab pulled up to home.
photo/copy: Stephen Mahoney
Monday, 6 January 2014
Sao Paulo Fashion week
The following day Pandemonia and Snowy had arranged to meet
photographer Marina Melchers at the hotel.
Snowy and Pandemonia, immediately gravitated to Marina with her
orange/yellow punk hair and big smile.
Marina relayed toPandemonia & Snowy she had been assigned to
accompany them today, and do a fly on the wall picture diary of P&S on
location in Sao Paulo and at Melissa's first ever runway show.
Pandemonia and Snowy liked the idea of Marina on their tail.
So they gave Marina her first shot, that of Pandemonia and Snowy
returning to the Intercontinental hotel after their morning constitutional.
Next they all took their seats in the car, and it’s here Pandemonia and Snowy informed Marina of their itinerary this pleased Marina no end.
As art lovers the first place P&S felt morally obliged to revisit was Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo Assis Chateaubriand.
That done Pandemonia and Snowy sped off to Rua 25 de Marco, the cities wholesale shopping street.
Here P&S were curious to see all the miscellaneous products, toys; packaging; jewellery; clothes; bags etc sold there.
Pandemonia & Snowy took to the street and when asked paused to chat and pose for store owners & passers by.
Most of whom snapped P&S with their mobile phones.
Pandemonia noticed Snowy was in a hyper excited mood and when P turned spotted the reason.
A window display of plastic dolls in the Mil Presentes 1000 shop. Obviously P&S couldn't resist investigating this wondrous emporium of all things plastic.
Feeling all empowered and leaving Mil Presentes 1000, Pandemonia & Snowy took to their heels as did a local guy, who endeavored to keep in step with Pandemonia's long strides.
Pandemonia & Snowy, came to a stand still alongside another Melissa shoe fan.
This gal played public footsie with P much to the delight of the onlookers.
Many of whom captured the scene on their mobile phones.
Then as quick as a flash Pandemonia & Snowy quit the place and raced off to another of the capitals visual delights, the Mercado Municipal
and at the Barraca Do Juca stall, the sales team swamped Pandemonia and Snowy with affection.
Not wanting to be left out another bunch of burly looking stallholder lads surrounded them. This time from the Banco du Juca stand.
Pandemonia and Snowy were overwhelmed by their gentleness and tactile manner.
Out on the street Pandemonia remembered to call the Melissa team to say they would be early and really looking forward to seeing their show.
Pandemonia and Snowy fancied a quiet moment, so trouped off to the,Museu Padre Anchieta thinking there would be ideal place,
only to be mobbed by a horde of Spanish cultural tourists.
No visit to Sao Paulo would be complete for Pandemonia & Snowy without touching The First Stone of Sao Paulo.
That done, Pandemonia & Snowy scaled the steps of Catedral da Sé de São Paulo.
Exhausted, after gallivanting around the city Pandemonia and Snowy returned to hotel to freshen up, and prepare for the afternoon escapades.
With sun beating down Pandemonia selected a white dress with red accessories, an appropriate outfit for the afternoon sojourn.
First up, they ventured forth to the Municipal Paulo Machado de Carvalho,,
where at the farmers market stall Pandemonia and Snowy purchased a yummy pastel and sugar cane drink with lemon.
Now, fully fuelled Pandemonia & Snowy raced off to Sao Paulo Fashion Week, for Melissa first ever runway show.
Pandemonia and Snowy arrived at the SPFW entrance and immediately were whisked backstage at Melissa's. There Pandemonia was interviewed pre Melissa fashion show by a stream of journalists one from FFW TV and another from FFW online.
Pandemonia & Snowy were literally lined up and photographed backstage by an army of press then ushered to the front row
and seated where a cute youngster slid up alongside P&S and mimed she'd like her pix taken with them.
P gave the girl Snowy and made her day.
From one cute female to another more grown up one, who seized the moment and embraced Pandemonia & Snowy, and as if on queue the light went down and the Orquestra Voadora of Rio de Janeiro struck up the ban and played various numbers throughout the Melissa multi cultural wardrobe show.
Post show, backstage, Pandemonia was arm in arm with Brazilian Singer Gaby Amarantos.
Gaby is a real live wire and in the excitement of meeting P&S started swinging poor Snowy about in the air, luckily for Gab that Snowy is a fully house trained pouch.
Pandemonia rescued Snowy just in time to thank the Melissa TV crew before jumping in the car back to their hotel to collect their thoughts.
Back at the hotel to Pandemonia and Snowy's two New Best Friends Luciano Machado de Jesus and Marina Melchers bade them a final fond farewell.
P&S wished there was room in their suitcases for them, but both their NBF knew that wasn’t the case.
So it was hugs all round and off to their suite, to prepare for their return journey. Time now to leave Sao Paulo's glorious sunshine and people behind.
photo/copy: Stephen Mahoney
photographer Marina Melchers at the hotel.
Snowy and Pandemonia, immediately gravitated to Marina with her
orange/yellow punk hair and big smile.
Marina relayed toPandemonia & Snowy she had been assigned to
accompany them today, and do a fly on the wall picture diary of P&S on
location in Sao Paulo and at Melissa's first ever runway show.
Pandemonia and Snowy liked the idea of Marina on their tail.
So they gave Marina her first shot, that of Pandemonia and Snowy
returning to the Intercontinental hotel after their morning constitutional.
Next they all took their seats in the car, and it’s here Pandemonia and Snowy informed Marina of their itinerary this pleased Marina no end.
As art lovers the first place P&S felt morally obliged to revisit was Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo Assis Chateaubriand.
That done Pandemonia and Snowy sped off to Rua 25 de Marco, the cities wholesale shopping street.
Here P&S were curious to see all the miscellaneous products, toys; packaging; jewellery; clothes; bags etc sold there.
Pandemonia & Snowy took to the street and when asked paused to chat and pose for store owners & passers by.
Most of whom snapped P&S with their mobile phones.
Pandemonia noticed Snowy was in a hyper excited mood and when P turned spotted the reason.
A window display of plastic dolls in the Mil Presentes 1000 shop. Obviously P&S couldn't resist investigating this wondrous emporium of all things plastic.
Feeling all empowered and leaving Mil Presentes 1000, Pandemonia & Snowy took to their heels as did a local guy, who endeavored to keep in step with Pandemonia's long strides.
Pandemonia & Snowy, came to a stand still alongside another Melissa shoe fan.
This gal played public footsie with P much to the delight of the onlookers.
Many of whom captured the scene on their mobile phones.
Then as quick as a flash Pandemonia & Snowy quit the place and raced off to another of the capitals visual delights, the Mercado Municipal
and at the Barraca Do Juca stall, the sales team swamped Pandemonia and Snowy with affection.
Not wanting to be left out another bunch of burly looking stallholder lads surrounded them. This time from the Banco du Juca stand.
Pandemonia and Snowy were overwhelmed by their gentleness and tactile manner.
Out on the street Pandemonia remembered to call the Melissa team to say they would be early and really looking forward to seeing their show.
Pandemonia and Snowy fancied a quiet moment, so trouped off to the,Museu Padre Anchieta thinking there would be ideal place,
only to be mobbed by a horde of Spanish cultural tourists.
No visit to Sao Paulo would be complete for Pandemonia & Snowy without touching The First Stone of Sao Paulo.
That done, Pandemonia & Snowy scaled the steps of Catedral da Sé de São Paulo.
Exhausted, after gallivanting around the city Pandemonia and Snowy returned to hotel to freshen up, and prepare for the afternoon escapades.
With sun beating down Pandemonia selected a white dress with red accessories, an appropriate outfit for the afternoon sojourn.
First up, they ventured forth to the Municipal Paulo Machado de Carvalho,,
where at the farmers market stall Pandemonia and Snowy purchased a yummy pastel and sugar cane drink with lemon.
Now, fully fuelled Pandemonia & Snowy raced off to Sao Paulo Fashion Week, for Melissa first ever runway show.
Pandemonia and Snowy arrived at the SPFW entrance and immediately were whisked backstage at Melissa's. There Pandemonia was interviewed pre Melissa fashion show by a stream of journalists one from FFW TV and another from FFW online.
Pandemonia & Snowy were literally lined up and photographed backstage by an army of press then ushered to the front row
and seated where a cute youngster slid up alongside P&S and mimed she'd like her pix taken with them.
P gave the girl Snowy and made her day.
From one cute female to another more grown up one, who seized the moment and embraced Pandemonia & Snowy, and as if on queue the light went down and the Orquestra Voadora of Rio de Janeiro struck up the ban and played various numbers throughout the Melissa multi cultural wardrobe show.
Post show, backstage, Pandemonia was arm in arm with Brazilian Singer Gaby Amarantos.
Gaby is a real live wire and in the excitement of meeting P&S started swinging poor Snowy about in the air, luckily for Gab that Snowy is a fully house trained pouch.
Pandemonia rescued Snowy just in time to thank the Melissa TV crew before jumping in the car back to their hotel to collect their thoughts.
Back at the hotel to Pandemonia and Snowy's two New Best Friends Luciano Machado de Jesus and Marina Melchers bade them a final fond farewell.
P&S wished there was room in their suitcases for them, but both their NBF knew that wasn’t the case.
So it was hugs all round and off to their suite, to prepare for their return journey. Time now to leave Sao Paulo's glorious sunshine and people behind.
photo/copy: Stephen Mahoney
Monday, 11 November 2013
An afternoon in Sao Paulo
Earlier that day...
Shoe Shopping in São Paulo
En route to the hotel, after a very satisfactory retail therapy session at Melissa Gallery, Pandemonia and Snowy felt a sugar craving.
So they made a pitstop at Soroko, the Artisan vegan ice cream parlour, Rua Augusta 305, Consolacao.

Graziela & Rafagla, the knowledgeable staff, recommended

Pandemonia sample the local delicious Pitanga, Cream do Ceu with a glazed cherry on top.

Rejuvenated and with vigour renewed, Pandemonia & Snowy skipped off to visit the Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo, seeing the queue to enter the Museu, Pandemonia & Snowy, decided to skip it too, and instead browsed the extensive Art magazine and book kiosk adjacent.

With a spring in their step Pandemonia & Snowy, decided to try their luck getting across Avenue Paulista and take a sneaky peak at the park. P&S followed the Brazilian highway code, used the zebra crossing as it was rush hour & made it to the island in middle of the road.

Eventually having crossed road, Pandemonia & Snowy found a perfect vantage point to take in the full exterior vista of Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo.

Pandemonia & Snowy strolled towards Trianon park gate only to be stopped in their tracks by a group of Brazilian fans.
The fans insisted Pandemonia and Snowy see the nearby city landmark, a statue of Bartolomeu Bueno da Silva.

Snowy recognised this icon as the Anhanguera, the pioneer of colonial Brazil.
After Snowy and Pandemonia had their peak at the Park, they were still in explorer mood and wondered where to go next?

They settled on visiting the Estacao da Luz railway station. Pandemonia & Snowy paused at the parking lot, they had the distinct feeling they were being watched.

As if to confirm their suspicion, a passer by stepped out and asked "can I have my picture taken with you"
Pandemonia & Snowy agreed.

At the railway station Pandemonia and Snowy gave a wave to the otherwise languid railway commuters who woke up on seeing them,
and waved back.

Turning away from the commuters, Pandemonia and Snowy were pleasantly surprised by three adorable, polite street urchins who just wanted to stand next to them.
P&S gladly obliged them too.

When Pandemonia & Snowy crossed the railway bridge, they were astounded by the genial crowd who made way for P&S to cross.

Later, back at the hotel the bellboys were on hand to help with Pandemonia’s shopping.

Before retiring Snowy stood guard at the cocktail bar as Pandemonia downed a caipirinha, and gazed in astonishment at the bars spooky contribution to halloween.

At last, Pandemonia and Snowy returned to their suite where bellboy Vinicius Rodrigues unloaded the trolley.
Alone at last, P&S put their feet up to rest in preparation for the action packed schedule that awaited them the following day.
photo/copy: Stephen Mahoney
En route to the hotel, after a very satisfactory retail therapy session at Melissa Gallery, Pandemonia and Snowy felt a sugar craving.
So they made a pitstop at Soroko, the Artisan vegan ice cream parlour, Rua Augusta 305, Consolacao.

Graziela & Rafagla, the knowledgeable staff, recommended

Pandemonia sample the local delicious Pitanga, Cream do Ceu with a glazed cherry on top.

Rejuvenated and with vigour renewed, Pandemonia & Snowy skipped off to visit the Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo, seeing the queue to enter the Museu, Pandemonia & Snowy, decided to skip it too, and instead browsed the extensive Art magazine and book kiosk adjacent.

With a spring in their step Pandemonia & Snowy, decided to try their luck getting across Avenue Paulista and take a sneaky peak at the park. P&S followed the Brazilian highway code, used the zebra crossing as it was rush hour & made it to the island in middle of the road.

Eventually having crossed road, Pandemonia & Snowy found a perfect vantage point to take in the full exterior vista of Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo.

Pandemonia & Snowy strolled towards Trianon park gate only to be stopped in their tracks by a group of Brazilian fans.
The fans insisted Pandemonia and Snowy see the nearby city landmark, a statue of Bartolomeu Bueno da Silva.

Snowy recognised this icon as the Anhanguera, the pioneer of colonial Brazil.
After Snowy and Pandemonia had their peak at the Park, they were still in explorer mood and wondered where to go next?

They settled on visiting the Estacao da Luz railway station. Pandemonia & Snowy paused at the parking lot, they had the distinct feeling they were being watched.

As if to confirm their suspicion, a passer by stepped out and asked "can I have my picture taken with you"
Pandemonia & Snowy agreed.

At the railway station Pandemonia and Snowy gave a wave to the otherwise languid railway commuters who woke up on seeing them,
and waved back.

Turning away from the commuters, Pandemonia and Snowy were pleasantly surprised by three adorable, polite street urchins who just wanted to stand next to them.
P&S gladly obliged them too.

When Pandemonia & Snowy crossed the railway bridge, they were astounded by the genial crowd who made way for P&S to cross.

Later, back at the hotel the bellboys were on hand to help with Pandemonia’s shopping.

Before retiring Snowy stood guard at the cocktail bar as Pandemonia downed a caipirinha, and gazed in astonishment at the bars spooky contribution to halloween.

At last, Pandemonia and Snowy returned to their suite where bellboy Vinicius Rodrigues unloaded the trolley.
Alone at last, P&S put their feet up to rest in preparation for the action packed schedule that awaited them the following day.
photo/copy: Stephen Mahoney
Pandemonia Royal College of Art Talk.
Pandemonia Artists talk.
14th November 2013. 11 to 12am
Lecture theater 1.

Photo: Amy Davidson
Pandemonia Artists Talk.
14th November 2013. 11 to 12am
Lecture theater 1.

Photo: Amy Davidson
Pandemonia Artists Talk.
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
Multiplied Contemporary Art in Editions Fair

Contemporary Art in Editions Fair.
Art you can buy
18 -21 October 2013
Multiplied returns for the fourth time at the peak of the contemporary art season in London.
This year Pandemonia's print “ Shades of Blue” is being featured at the londonprintstudio stand. Copies of the print can be purchased at the London Print studio online Shop.

Pandemonia signing print
The fair is unique in offering contemporary art in editions, from prints and photographs to sculpture and artists' books, showcasing both established and emerging artists from a range of international galleries and collectives.
With free entry and works of art priced to suit every budget, Multiplied provides a unique opportunity for collectors, curators and enthusiasts to see and buy contemporary art in editions.
Fair Location
Christie's South Kensington
85 Old Brompton Road
London SW7 3LD
Saturday, 14 September 2013
London Fashion Week Day 2 SS 2014
Pandemonia and Snowy had a bit of a lay in, knowing they had a long day ahead, dressed, then ready to face the world, they headed off.
Their first port of call was at the Bloomsbury Set Event, for Nico Didonna 1pm show.
On hand to give P&S the latest update, was their soul mate Cristina Polizzi.
Cristina said "this season, Nico has teamed up for 2 time, with accessories designer Nadia Minkoff London, who will provided the jewelry and bags".
Pandemonia and Snowy sat next to, Nico who did a quick hello to P&S and singer Beverley Knight & her posse, then raced backstage. Nico ran out, his staple diet of elegant silk jersey dress, tailored jackets and skirts & pants, paired beautifully glass-beaded earrings and matching necklaces, Nadia's homage to ancient princesses gems.
Next up at BSE, was Pritch-London 4am runway show.
This season the label designer Arina Pritch pulled out all the stops. Aided and abetted by Hair by Ollie Blackaby and Headmasters team for L'Oreal Professionnel UK. http://www.headmasters.com/
Plus her favourite sidekick and international DJ, Sacha Muki. Sacha had flown in from South of France and played a live set, directly after the church organist classical intro to Arina's show.
Culminating a electrifying runway show, featuring intricately cut jackets made out of the finest summer weight leather in on trend colours that won rapturous applause.
At the Ptich-London post show reception, Pandemonia and Snowy were treated to delicious red wine courtesy of Enologia.

The wine perked P&S up for their next jaunt to the Charing Cross Hotel, for the second batch of designers at Fashion International show. Feeling a little peckish Snowy and Pandemonia made a detour to TV chef Enzo Oliveri’s gaff. Fratelli La Bufala 40 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7ER.
After they'd been fed and watered P&S said their goodbye's to cooks and hopped a cab to CCH.

In the hotel show space fashion designer Yuvna Kim spotted Pandemonia and Snowy. Yuvna, divulged "I missed the chance to chat with you fabulous pair yesterday evening and want to say you’re amazing". P&S thanked her for the compliment & took their seats.

There they found themselves next to the statuesque fashion designer Nina Nuastdal.
Nina enquired, "have you both received my invite to the Amy Winehouse charity fundraiser show I’m doing at Mayfair Hotel on the 19 September". P&S responded with a nod and lights went down and music went up a notch, for Gianni Lilliu to parade his latest collection. A sight that threw Snowy, having seen this Gianni's line the night before?

This was then followed by Luna Sky collection and then Pakistani designer Omar Mansoor.
At the post VIP after show party 90s singer Shola Ama, actress Elaine Cassidy & stylist Angharid Merry rubbed shoulders with the designers.
And Pandemonia took a look at the clock and whisked up Snowy & headed for the exit. Only to be stopped in their tracks by the lumbering fashion designer Omar, who collared P&S for quick snap in the hallway. P&S did the dead and then raced outside, to catch a cab for home, knowing they needed to be fit for following days activities.
photo/copy: Stephen Mahoney
Their first port of call was at the Bloomsbury Set Event, for Nico Didonna 1pm show.
On hand to give P&S the latest update, was their soul mate Cristina Polizzi.
Cristina said "this season, Nico has teamed up for 2 time, with accessories designer Nadia Minkoff London, who will provided the jewelry and bags".
Pandemonia and Snowy sat next to, Nico who did a quick hello to P&S and singer Beverley Knight & her posse, then raced backstage. Nico ran out, his staple diet of elegant silk jersey dress, tailored jackets and skirts & pants, paired beautifully glass-beaded earrings and matching necklaces, Nadia's homage to ancient princesses gems.
Next up at BSE, was Pritch-London 4am runway show.
This season the label designer Arina Pritch pulled out all the stops. Aided and abetted by Hair by Ollie Blackaby and Headmasters team for L'Oreal Professionnel UK. http://www.headmasters.com/
Plus her favourite sidekick and international DJ, Sacha Muki. Sacha had flown in from South of France and played a live set, directly after the church organist classical intro to Arina's show.
Culminating a electrifying runway show, featuring intricately cut jackets made out of the finest summer weight leather in on trend colours that won rapturous applause.
At the Ptich-London post show reception, Pandemonia and Snowy were treated to delicious red wine courtesy of Enologia.

The wine perked P&S up for their next jaunt to the Charing Cross Hotel, for the second batch of designers at Fashion International show. Feeling a little peckish Snowy and Pandemonia made a detour to TV chef Enzo Oliveri’s gaff. Fratelli La Bufala 40 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7ER.
After they'd been fed and watered P&S said their goodbye's to cooks and hopped a cab to CCH.

In the hotel show space fashion designer Yuvna Kim spotted Pandemonia and Snowy. Yuvna, divulged "I missed the chance to chat with you fabulous pair yesterday evening and want to say you’re amazing". P&S thanked her for the compliment & took their seats.

There they found themselves next to the statuesque fashion designer Nina Nuastdal.
Nina enquired, "have you both received my invite to the Amy Winehouse charity fundraiser show I’m doing at Mayfair Hotel on the 19 September". P&S responded with a nod and lights went down and music went up a notch, for Gianni Lilliu to parade his latest collection. A sight that threw Snowy, having seen this Gianni's line the night before?

This was then followed by Luna Sky collection and then Pakistani designer Omar Mansoor.
At the post VIP after show party 90s singer Shola Ama, actress Elaine Cassidy & stylist Angharid Merry rubbed shoulders with the designers.
And Pandemonia took a look at the clock and whisked up Snowy & headed for the exit. Only to be stopped in their tracks by the lumbering fashion designer Omar, who collared P&S for quick snap in the hallway. P&S did the dead and then raced outside, to catch a cab for home, knowing they needed to be fit for following days activities.
photo/copy: Stephen Mahoney
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