My Strange Passion With Fashion

“Tailor these clothes to fit your guilt, what’s your size?”  ‘Donatella,’ Lady Gaga.

I design and alter most of my evening-wear to satisfy my specific style. Here are a few of my latest fashion undertakings that I’ve pieced together, just for shiggles, from the last few years.

Spiked Shoulder Tee & Faux Leather Studded Jacket

 

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Upcycled Mannequin Parts: Fortune-Teller Hands

“Fortune-Teller Hands”
archival ink, acrylic, plastic, metal, nail polish
Christian Baloga
2014

Happy World Goth Day! I’m delighted you took a break from your annual cemetery picnic to

Human Hair Sculpture – Vampire Bat

“Human Hair Vampire Bat”
human hair
Christian Baloga
2014

 

 [6.6.14 UPDATE]: 

Since I was fortunate enough to have this piece, and two other human hair sculptures, bought from Ripley’s Believe It or Not! museum, I have postponed the local NEPA art exhibit until further notice. Check back regularly and join the newsletter for updates.

Throughout history, human hair and its diverse styles have served as important cultural signifiers, symbolizing wealth, status, and health. The moment it’s detached from the human body, however, it becomes grotesque, often manifesting decay, loss, and repugnance.

This conditional perception of beauty is what inspired this sculpture, and a host other pieces in my future art exhibit currently titled “Christian Baloga: The Beauty of Grotesque,” that will be held sometime later this year.

Stitching this hairy life-size sculpture of a Common Vampire Bat took roughly seventy five hours. Just think about how much blood can be indulged upon in that time!

Expect more, but not all, posts from this exhibition every couple weeks or so.

 

The Goblin Market Presents Occultus [2013]

The spirits beckoned me!

Airbrush Tattoos by Sangii Noroso

“The Goblin Market Presents: Occultus is a dark night of entertainment and immersive spectacle, on the theme of Victorian occultism, mysticism, and spiritualism. Featuring exhibitors, unique vendors, displays, and spectacular entertainment, we invite you to come in and enjoy a unique evening in our welcoming, interactive theatre. You’re welcome to participate; you’re welcome to merely watch. Find your own pleasure with us.” Taken from Facebook