Symbolism whatever ideology it connects to, is entirely interpreted by either the individual or society. ‘Detached Spirituality’ explores the experience of disassociating from any beliefs when you have symbolistic art displayed in front of you. So as to enjoy art in its purity and honesty without attaching your own ideas, projections or history onto it. […]
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In these images I wanted to show a sense of ongoing duality and attempt to paint a picture of a person escaping their “darker” side. Although I am not religious as an adult, I was raised in Catholic schools throughout sections of my schooling, and the imagery has stayed with me in its own way. […]
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‘War Cry’ is an editorial/film that designer Alabama Blonde conceived & executed with “some really beautiful creatives who all had something to scream about because of the on-going and personal battles they face due to their queer identities, being people of colour, being creatives and the pursuit of a creative life – against all odds […]
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Celebrating a range of filmmakers from around the world, the Subvrt film night Playhouse Grot3sk presented the unusually informative, the weirdly beautiful, the absurdly pleasurable. One of our filmmakers Alabama Blonde flew all the way from Australia to present the film she acted as head casting director on, casting internationally recognized talent such Agent Cleave and Mercy Rose […]
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Alabama Blonde is a mix of soft grunge and heavy metal while using latex, leather and my favourite word – FRINGE! The experimental Melbourne designer recently came out with a third collection called Matrimony – a nod to Australia’s recent political stance on gay marriage. The show held was in an iconic queer space – […]
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“The trouble with Wedlock is there’s not enough wed and too much lock.” Finding inspiration in the original dark fairytales of the Brother’s Grimm, alongside the misunderstood beauty of bondage, dripping in Alabama Blonde’s wedding party inspired latex, came Wedlock. Unsubscribing to Disney and embracing to the of the beauty of breaking free, of exploring […]
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