Theo-Mass LEXILEICTOUS on superpowers - MuseumsQuartier Wien
public space. Wearing a mask changes my personality. When I’m not wearing a mask I’m Alexis. When I’m wearing my masks I transform into Theo-Mass. I’m a completely different person. It’s like gaining power [...] work with don’t know what I look like – I’m always "faceless" in my way. OK, you scared some people, but you don’t use your anonymity to do something forbidden? I’m creating Theo-Mass, not someone anonymous [...] Theo-Mass is taking part in the exhibition “Faceless part II.” You’re a superhero. Yes, that’s what I am. I’m not a superhero like Superman or Batman out of a Hollywood film. I grew up in Cyprus, a small island
Rebel rebel, Yuths! - MuseumsQuartier Wien
someone studying at Saint Martin’s might create. I try to do something else, inspired by my lifestyle. I’m trying not to be boring. Photo: Eva Ellersdorfer-Meissnerová I think you’re doing quite well. Hopefully [...] place where I live is actually an hour from Milan. Torino is a very nice place for art and design. But I’m moving to Milan in October. Because it’s known for ... It’s known for its big fashion scene, yeah. [...] showed two of your knitted masks at the exhibition “Faceless part I.” What does the mask mean to you? I’m a person living in a society where you can have difficulties being who you want to be. That’s when
"Maybe you should turn it on yourself" - MuseumsQuartier Wien
period of 4 years exclusively. It was much more effective to use my own body. If I’m using my body I’m the objective, I’m myself, I have control over it. If I work with others, I take control over someone’s [...] that the Kunsthistorische Museum has such a remarkable collection. But modern-day Arcimboldo … well … I’m fascinated by portraiture. For a long time I’ve been dealing with my own body. Originally when I started [...] am covering my face with my hair. So he’s really interested in those. But well, what you see here I’m doing particularly for the show. My body will be in the picture, but you will only see something small