Queer neurodiverse 17 year old artist trying to follow her dreams and spread her light
Why Piink Star ?
I wanted Piink Star to be my drag name because I have always loved pink. Growing up I often felt pink was too girly therefore I couldn't like it, now I've discovered the gender construct and binary is not real, I don't believe in it. Therefore I've realised I'm gender nonconforming, so what more perfect a drag name! I have a special connection with the symbol of stars and light: the idea of a light in all the darkness, how a ball of fire can look so beautiful, yet be so harmful, yet still the only thing that lights up the sky. Don't let the darkness fool you, you are not defined by any mistakes or the past. Remember your shine and sparkle and don't let anyone take it from you. This brand is so me and what I want to express in my art so therefore I wanted this to also be my business name.
Who is Piink Star ?
Piink Star is my drag persona but also a persona and idea I carry throughout my life. She is a hyper feminine being however still very masculine. The idea of gender is a very interesting and complicated concept, one to play around with but not one that should define and decide what we are. She is warm, happy, cheeky, sociable, kind and loving, dramatic and far too over the top. She puts herself first but loves to see others shine. It is the idea that being too much is not enough and being who you are, doing what you want is perfect. Reach further than the stars and dream bigger than the biggest dreams, anything is possible. It is the version of me that's unstoppable and perfect, yet with multiple flaws. The version of me that childhood me wished I would become, before I knew anything about the world.
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What do i do ?
I am an artist who mainly paints but explores a variety of mediums. I want to share my paintings and art with the world. My art is about exploration, expression, and deeper understanding, looking beyond the norms to find beauty. All of my art has strong intention behind it. I aim to speak to the soul, evoke emotion, thoughts and feelings into the viewer. It is also how I express myself and the hope to one day be understood. As a neurodivergent person I have never felt fully seen, understood or listened to and my art gives hope that maybe one day someone will understand me. I also hope to bring this to others so you feel understood, seen or listened to.
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What are my plans ?
I am currently taking my A levels, finishing in a few months. I plan to move to Brighton straight away as I feel this is where my art will grow the most at the moment. I plan to enter lots of galleries to get my art seen and known and I plan to take on lots of projects with work hard and nonstop until I make it and still after. Once I am in Brighton I plan to set up art classes to teach people expression and creativity. Although skill is a big part of art, art is about the artist, the message and the meaning. Not everyone understands that or understands how to achieve this within their art. Expression cannot be taught but what can be taught is allowing your emotions and thought to come out and reach the page. The skill of allowing or forgetting all standards, boundaries and rules to produce something in pure depth. Most art classes destroy creativity and teach you to copy a photo, I do not believe this is art. This teaches nothing but perfectionism and is soul destroying. I want to teach to follow your soul and create your art to allow you to feel and express something. I will have kids classes, teen classes and adult classes. I also wish to explore drag and performing a lot further. I also wish to host multiple open studios so you can see my art work frequently. I plan to let my art lead me and do what I feel, you cant rush or force art.
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Who am i ?
My name is Elise, I am 17 (almost18) I am queer, pansexual and gendernonconfirming but I don't like to label, I am me. I am neurodivergent, dyslexic (and have other undiagnosed issues). I am an artistic rollerskater, I do drag (just starting out), I can be very quiet and shy but I can also be very loud and energetic. I love shopping, fashion and clothes, maths and going to the gym. I have 2 cats (Yoda and Storm). I love pink, Pink, Piink. Bows, stars, Barbie, drag race, Dior, makeup, perfume, Victoria Secret, colours, cats, animals.
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Originality
For me, art is about expression, emotion and meaning. It is not just an image I've copied. It is a feeling, thought, movement, there's a reason I've done it. Everything I do has a special place in my heart and means a lot to me. I do not paint to make money or any other reason than to express myself, help others express themselves, spread hope, happiness and understanding, and to get my views, thoughts and feelings across. This will be my full time job and I do need to make money from it however I want people to pay for the painting, the artistry and all the thoughts and feelings behind my work, not just to get a copy of one of a thousand. I don't sell prints and I will not be selling prints, or NFTs. All of my paintings will be one of a kind originals and have no copies. This will make them more expensive and means I will have to work harder but I am willing to do what I am willing to do for art. I believe art should be one of a kind and that is what you will be getting from me.
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