Joshua Suarez is influenced by themes of fantasy and science fiction with perspective as a butoh practitioner.
Two-Tailed Bonnet
Nylon
Joshua Suarez
Singapore, 2021
Collection of Joshua Suarez
The two tails attached to the back of the bonnet are symbolic of two spirits representing death and ruin, and are meant to guide and protect the wearer.
The Two Tailed Bonnet is a headpiece custom made for a friend and artist, Hilary Yeo. The bonnet, which is usually used by a child, here simultaneously captures a sense of darkness. The two tails attached to the back of the bonnet are symbolic of two spirits representing death and ruin, and are meant to guide and protect the wearer.
Joshua Suarez is influenced by themes of fantasy and science fiction with perspective as a butoh practitioner. Exploring nuanced subjects like speculation in folklore and post-apocalyptic imagination, these themes are further expanded encapsulating world views and movements.