Against backdrops of lush fields and towering waterfalls, Social Repose looks stranger than ever. The more beautiful the nature, the more his pale face and massive feathers stand out. Spreading wings of purple and gray feathers, guitar in hand, he doesn't blend in. That dissonance is what makes Social Repose sharper, clearer.
What's intriguing is that he once tried to erase this face himself. In the album 'Island of Yours,' he burned the headdress, shaved his head, and stripped away the identity he'd built online. But eventually, he returned to the face of Social Repose. When a persona replaces the person, maybe it stops being a mask.
Full-body art direction of the self. Makeup, music, clothes, movement—all merged into one character. Social Repose doesn't exist only on stage. His face hasn't peeled off after ten years. How far does a persona have to go before it becomes the real you?
FAQ
Who is Social Repose?
Social Repose is a musician known offstage as Richie Giese, who has spent over a decade performing as a monster character with a stark white face, blackened eyes and lips, and towering feathered headpieces. He's an artist who fuses makeup, music, costume, and performance into a singular, unmistakable identity.
Has Social Repose ever tried to shed his persona?
Yes, during his album 'Island of Yours,' he attempted to erase his online identity by burning his headpiece, shaving his head, and stripping away the constructed persona. But ultimately, he returned to the face of Social Repose.
What is Social Repose's makeup style like?
Social Repose's signature makeup features a stark white face with blackened eyes and lips, crowned by towering feather headdresses. With wings of purple and gray feathers unfurled, he conjures a gothic, otherworldly atmosphere that's instantly recognizable.
