Ethereal artist/photographer/model Felice Fawn is the face of our November issue cover, as well as being our Tumblr Crush of the month! Here, she lets us inside her dark, brooding head…

SS: How do .gif photographs fit into contemporary imaging? Do you see it is as the evolved ‘futuristic’ portrait (.gifs of people posing, winking, being sexy/mini films etc…)?

FF: A moving image is definitely something I see as a modern take on a classic creative method. Describing it as the “evolved futuristic portrait” is spot on, although there is of course the problem of image quality – as well as the fact that they aren’t somthing you’d ever be able to own in hard-copy, as printing isn’t possible. In my personal experience, it has definitely allowed for more creative freedom, and I always find the results to be visually pleasing. The main word I would use to describe .gif photographs/videos would be ‘fun’ – and I’d certainly implore other photographers to experiment with them!

SS: Why do you think teenagers/people in general are able to feel more confident (or more obligated to be narcissistic) with their Internet presence?

FF: I think it’s a case of having a metaphorical wall between the individual and their audience. There is definitely a distorted perception of what is ‘real’ when it comes to online personas, primarily because there is far more control over how someone is able to portay themselves to the public – and there is also that element of escapism, where it is possible to simply close your laptop and walk away from an environment/life that was created online. In my experience, usually people are a lot more open and forward online than they are in ‘real life’ social situations. It’s a way to explore your inner self with the comfort of being physically seperated from your audience, and I think a lot of people are taking full advantage of this – which is why there are so many prevelant young bloggers in the spotlight today.

SS: You have a lovely Bjork lyric tattoo on your hands… what was the meaning and reason behind this choice?

FF: My tattoos hold personal meaning to me, in more ways than one. They represent a prolongued personal battle, and also my stance on religion, as an atheist. It’s all about self-control and responsibility.

SS: Is gravitating towards the occult a natural force, or is it a choice? From an early age, do you always remember feeling dark with clothing/jewellery/makeup and your all around demeanor?

FF: As a young teenager I was one of the cliche goth-kids in middle-school. I’ve been interested in darker subjects, nature and mythology ever since I can remember, but now I’m at an age where I can grasp a full understanding of the subjects that once eluded me and merely fascinated me, it’s something that I take great pleasure in studying.

SS: If you could spend a day with a mythological creature and see life through its eyes, what would it be?

FF: I’d definitely want to be a demon or goddess from Egyptian mythology. Ancient Egypt as a whole is absolutely fascinating to me, and it is certainly the age that I would go back to if I had the option of time-travel.

SS: What would be your style tips for our readers for this autumn?

FF: Simply to take your own personal style to the next level, I guess. As someone who’s always been into gothic culture, I’ve been experimenting with the recent nu-goth trend that seems to have exploded in the fashion world recently, mixing modern styles with oldschool. I’m a huge fan of wearing black (which I’m sure is obvious), and right now I practically live in velvet, faux-leather, silver chains and spikes. It’s pretty much cosplay for me, only it’s everyday wear!

SS: Is the future interesting to you? In 2020, what kind of state do you realistically think Earth will be in?

FF: The future honestly isn’t something I tend to dwell on – I’m more of a historical individual myself. Obviously there will be extreme technological advancements (the rate of evolution in regards to technology is astounding), but in regards to the Earth’s natural state, I’m not sure that too much will change, to be honest. 2020 really isn’t all that far away, realistically.

SS: Do you connect with your Tumblr audience on a comfortable level?

FF: The short answer is yes and no. I’d like to think  I have a close bond with the majority of my Tumblr audience. I’m a very open, honest individual, and I value each and every one of them on a personal level – I see them more as an extended family, as opposed to fans or followers. The primary problem is the level of privacy. There can be times where I am made to feel as if I am entitled to none at all.

SS: What are some final future goals for Felice Fawn?

FF: I’m currently in the middle of creating a series of digital paintings based around my love for the occult and my passion for the study of religion, so I’m hoping that in the next couple of years I will be holding exhibitions in the UK. Besides that, I take things as they come. As long as I am creating, I am happy – and as long as I am happy, I feel complete.

>>> Click HERE to see XOX, our amazing feature-length shoot with Felice! #AUDIOPUNK

Interview: Alex Kazemi 

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