You Taste Just Like Glitter Mixed With Rock n' Roll
I first learned of Lady Gaga during my coming out process. It started when I heard "Just Dance" on the radio and watched the music video repeatedly. It became an anthem to let go of my fear as I headed towards an important, imminent, and dangerous junction of my life.
When I did come out, I then moved out. I didn't have much music at the time as "secular" music was highly monitored and restricted when I lived at home, to the point that I lacked cultural knowledge held by the majority of my peers. "the Fame" was one of the first albums I bought. I remember defiantly listening to "Boys Boys Boys" while walking through Seaside with my red-dyed hair, fresh piercing, and long desired sense of freedom. This was a complicated time of my life in which I made mistakes and lived boldly. I lost friends in my pursuit of love and tried to wear my heart on my sleeve, even though I didn't understand how broken my heart already was.
The world is more complicated now. For the first time in a long time I have the ability to stand back and reflect on that time in my life and to stand behind the decisions I made with what I had available. This art piece is not only a tribute to Lady Gaga, but also to a time in my life where Summer seemed endless. My personal name for this art piece is "You Taste Just Like Glitter Mixed with Rock and Roll".
*** This was originally written on Facebook, but I wanted to share the piece here and what i wrote was very fitting. This was also the first piece from my celebrity collection.
When I did come out, I then moved out. I didn't have much music at the time as "secular" music was highly monitored and restricted when I lived at home, to the point that I lacked cultural knowledge held by the majority of my peers. "the Fame" was one of the first albums I bought. I remember defiantly listening to "Boys Boys Boys" while walking through Seaside with my red-dyed hair, fresh piercing, and long desired sense of freedom. This was a complicated time of my life in which I made mistakes and lived boldly. I lost friends in my pursuit of love and tried to wear my heart on my sleeve, even though I didn't understand how broken my heart already was.
The world is more complicated now. For the first time in a long time I have the ability to stand back and reflect on that time in my life and to stand behind the decisions I made with what I had available. This art piece is not only a tribute to Lady Gaga, but also to a time in my life where Summer seemed endless. My personal name for this art piece is "You Taste Just Like Glitter Mixed with Rock and Roll".
*** This was originally written on Facebook, but I wanted to share the piece here and what i wrote was very fitting. This was also the first piece from my celebrity collection.
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