MY WIGS
My fascination with wigs began in the early 1990s. While working at a bar, I met a woman who invited me to her home. One room stood out, filled with mannequin heads adorned with various wigs. I was instantly captivated. She crafted them on commission, using real hair, and that image lingered vividly in my mind. Around that time, I often listened to songs by a singer from the group Paradisio. One day, I saw her on television wearing a striking, chin-length blue wig that suited her perfectly. I thought to myself that if I ever came across a similar one, I’d buy it. Years later, in a shop, I found exactly what I had envisioned bright, colorful wigs, including one nearly identical to the one I remembered. I bought it and wore it, taking photos that revealed a surprisingly transformed version of myself. It was liberating and fun. I soon bought another one, this time orange, and continued experimenting with new styles and colors. Over time, my collection grew. I discovered even more wigs through online stores, ordering bold, unconventional designs that soon became integral to my artistic performances. These wigs are far more than mere accessories; they are instruments of metamorphosis, turning each performance into an act of self-reinvention. Their shapes and textures form a visual language one that reveals facets of myself I didn’t even know existed. When I step in front of the camera, I become both photographer and subject. Every shot captures a fragment of truth, cleverly disguised in artifice. Each day, I have the freedom to decide who I want to be, how I see myself, and how I present that vision to the world. My performances are ever changing narratives, where every wig, every expression, and every interpretation adds a new layer to the story. This ongoing process doesn’t just deepen my self awareness it’s also a celebration of fluid identity and the endless possibilities born of imagination.