GENDER EXPRESSION THROUGH FAS- HION AND IDENTITY
Dana Montana’s bold visual identity is as much a part of their artistic expression as their music. As a non-binary artist, they uses fashion and makeup to explore and express their gender in ways that feel authentic to them.
“To me, it’s all a game of dress-up. As a non-binary person, I do not identify as a man or a woman and I just pick out elements that I personally like and that suit me and imple- ment them into my looks.”
Their stage persona is even more flamboyant, embracing a futuristic and funky aesthetic that blurs the lines between human and alien.
“On stage, I go for an intergalactic, funky aes- thetic. “WIth my face painted, I feel just like a more extravagant version of myself, it’s not a character”.
Dana credits two major influences for their approach to gender expression: Juno Birch and Lady Miss Kier from Deee-Lite.
“Juno Birch is a drag performer and an alien woman! They was the reason why I painted my face for the first time. It felt so good and na- tural to me, and I felt so fabulous that I kept doing it ever since”, Dana shares.
Lady Miss Kier, on the other hand, inspires Dana both visually and musically.
“To me, Deee-Lite’s visuals and music are the definition of queerness and camp. Their music still sounds so relevant today.”
LOOKING FORWARD
Dana’s calendar is packed with exciting per- formances, including the highly anticipated Doel Festival.
“Besides PRIDE, I’m really looking forward to the Doel Festival, which takes place at the
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