Total Pandemonia!!

Pandemonia interviewed by Jason Lee of Salon Spotter.

A few weeks ago, we ran a story about 80′s pop stars and a celebrity cartoon inspired guest at the Pam Hogg show for London Fashion Week. This above photo was attached to the story featuring the 7 foot tall post modern plastic and latex pop artist known as simply “Pandemonia”. We instantly became fascinated by her. She’s a statement between pop culture/fine art/celebrity/fashion and of course a great sense of humour. Her genius is that unlike the archetypal socialite blonde she emulates, Pandemonia will never age. Additionally, she is the humanized version of the plasticized world of advertising we live in. We thought it would be a great idea to contact Pandemonia and ask her a few questions about life, love and art! Here’s how our conversation went!!

Pandemonia with Paloma Faith: PR Photos




SalonSpotter: Most recently your hair color is a stunning shade of platinum blonde with low lights. It’s so beautiful. We’ve seen you sporting a more golden tone in the past as well as fiery red. What made you decide to go all the way platinum?


Pandemonia: Pam Hogg, the fashion designer (Editors Note: Pam Hogg sports bright yellow hair), always said I was a rivalling her hair. When she invited me to her fashion show I thought, I’d give her a break. I changed my hair colour. I went one better I went platinum blonde. You know I think its working for me.

SalonSpotter: Going Platinum blonde can be harsh on the hair…do you have any beauty tricks for those who are thinking of going super light without damaging their hair?

Pandemonia: Yes it is hard on your roots. I’ve got my own secret recipe for giving my hair that lustrous bounce. In a word its…. Helium. It really gives it that lift and bounce you need.

SalonSpotter: Let’s talk about the style of your hair. You seem to love wearing it with a side swept fringe and flipped at the bottom which is super sexy. Would you ever wear a short bob?

Pandemonia: I’m glad you noticed that. The bob is sexy but I think the fringe is more feminine. I always liked that wind swept look. Its so dynamic, its like the wind of opportunity is blowing through it. Body and movement are things I always build into my hair. It’s all about aspiration. Its important to have things for people to look at.

SalonSpotter: In your opinion, what does a woman’s hair say about her?

Pandemonia: Power! Its an extension of yourself. It’s the first thing people see, its all performance. You know Samson had all his strength in his hair. And It can take years off you.

SalonSpotter: What do you think of celebrity today?

Pandemonia: Celebrity is a machine. Its all about selling product – lifestyle etc.





SalonSpotter: What do you think of plastic surgery?

Pandemonia: Everything’s plastic these days. I simply went the full way. Going totally glossy is the next logical step in perfection. It’s the ultimate packaging! I’ve got that shiny, new you, look.



SalonSpotter: Snowy seems like such a happy dog. Does he love fashion?

Pandemonia: Is Snowy Happy? Of course he is… he’s on Gas! He loves everything especially fashion.

SalonSpotter: Who is the ultimate male counterpart for Pandemonia? Does Pandemonia fall in love?

Pandemonia: I’m always asked this. Who is Pandemonia’s other? Pandemonia is like an open sentence. Free and single I say, but Pandemonia falls in love all too easily so you never know.

SalonSpotter: In 2033, what will Pandemonia be doing?

Pandemonia: No doubt retiring in some Tax haven. Let me see, hot or cold? I could be taking in the Mountain Airs living in a Swiss chalet. Or maybe lounging on a Yacht in Monaco, South of France, sipping the Martinis. What do you think?

SalonSpotter: Sounds amazing!!! Let’s talk the Queen of Pop. Do you have an opinion about Madonna? Is she an iconic female archetype or is she just an ageing pop star? Or both?

Pandemonia: Without doubt Madonna is a cultural icon. Throughout her career Madonna has constantly challenged the public’s perception of herself and the representation of other woman. Her public identity defies male control. She asserts herself as a subject, rather than an object. Madonna is the one that calls the shots.

Few woman have had such a wide ranging influence. She has played a significant role in developing the identity of the modern independent woman.

SalonSpotter: Do you have a dark side?

Pandemonia: I did experiment with going brunette. My hair looked lifeless more chocolate than brunette. I felt deflated so I treated myself by going blonde again. Which goes to show blondes do have more fun.

For full article go to SalonSpotter.

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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.
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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.

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!

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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VOGUE ITALIA

Who is that girl?

Halfway between a doll and a cartoon: who's that journalist in the front row at all the London Fashion shows?

Seated in the front row of all the main shows at London Fashion week, dressed in latex and wearing a doll mask over her face, a showy mane of blond hair and sometimes in the company of a white stuffed dog: everyone's wondering who this journalist really is.

She calls herself Pandemonia and defines herself as a post-modern artist and fashion blogger, with lots of followers on the internet, as well as journalist for the Daily Mail and The Independent. She attends all of the coolest fashion events - openings, runway shows - and recounts her impressions in short posts. Her tribute to fashion?

Re-interpreting designers' suggestions with her eccentric outfits, put together as if she were dressing a modern-day doll: wrapped in an electric blue dress covered with the British flag, or else a long, champagne-colored dress when the occasion calls for a more chic look. She communicates with her fans through Twitter as well -- for the moment she has "only" 150 followers, but we bet that her numbers are about to increase.

Marta Casadei

For more ... Vogue Italia