The Transformation
We are all born naked and the rest is drag, said RuPaul, famous drag artist 2009.
For centuries, the dazzling play with stereotypes of femininity had flourished in secret. It used to be banned or strongly socially stigmatised, especially in public spaces. Now, still slightly wicked, drag has arrived in pop culture. Nevertheless drag queens rarely show themselves in every day life. Drag artists Pasta Parisa, Janisha Jones and Dean Deville allowed me to watch how they transform themselves layer by layer into flamboyant stage characters. They made their towering wigs and glittering robes themselves. One last sip of prosecco, into the high heels and off to the stage.
For centuries, the dazzling play with stereotypes of femininity had flourished in secret. It used to be banned or strongly socially stigmatised, especially in public spaces. Now, still slightly wicked, drag has arrived in pop culture. Nevertheless drag queens rarely show themselves in every day life. Drag artists Pasta Parisa, Janisha Jones and Dean Deville allowed me to watch how they transform themselves layer by layer into flamboyant stage characters. They made their towering wigs and glittering robes themselves. One last sip of prosecco, into the high heels and off to the stage.
