Post by Auburn on May 3, 2018 2:21:10 GMT -5
Fi Idiosyncrasy; A phenomenon hinted at in numerous occasions, but never given sufficient attention. One could say it is certainly not the case that the Fi user must necessarily be idiosyncratic, but the most idiosyncratic individuals consistently appear as vultological (high) Fi types. And while this is not reflective of the average Fi user's degree or amplitude of idiosyncrasy, it is perhaps clearly informative of what Fi may manifest if left to her own devices; to be allowed to be an unbridled expression of essence. {this topic has strong crossover with the Ji princess myth & edin}
Sia Furler
In a bold move, Sia decided to stop showing her face on camera - in order to avoid/protest tabloid gossip and face/body comparisons/criticisms. Yet, she was faced with the dilemma of still appearing on stage for her performance; a problem she resolved by covering her face with a wig. More strikingly, when interviewed she sat with her back against the interviewer for the entire duration. In this act we see an interesting mix of individualism and assertion of sovereignty over one's own expressive identity.
Lady Gaga
Perhaps more than anyone, Lady Gaga's reputation rests on her eccentric fashion choices. However, Gaga famously professes that everything she does "is not an act", and that her artistry isn't just for flare but is a type of authentic personal expression. She is not afraid to be seen in negative light, and to even cause controversy - such as with her choice to wear a meat dress at the 2010 MTV awards.
Michael Jackson
In a similar socially-ungraceful series of enactments, Michael Jackson wore a mask to cover the lower part of his face (often accompanied with shades) which he later revealed was to make him feel/seem mysterious. But these were but a taste of his idiosyncrasies. Others of note were his proclivity to grab his crotch, grow his hair out in a very feminine style and completely alter his appearance towards the end of his life.
Marilyn Manson
Another form of oddity can be witnessed in Marylin Manson who, aside from his vampiric skin, wore deep red/black lipstick, wore satanic symbolism and was similarly more involved in his self-expression than the criticisms that might accompany his reception.
Bjork
And we all know of Bjork, who is also adamantly independent; being one of the few artists of her time that possessed full artistic control in her contract. She describes her music and expressions as emerging without her consent as waves/outpourings from the soul.
Cassandra Nostalghia
Nostalghia, like Marilyn Manson, is a darker form of Fi expression. As with Beksinski also, there are themes of horror and macabre. There is something "creature-like" about Fi (as I believe sitbone pointed out) when it really becomes a channel into, and an embodiment of, the primordial animal. We see this reflected to some degree of Lady Gaga's nickname for her fans as "little monsters."
Poppy
And more recently we see a youtube sensation in Poppy who posts a series of uncomfortable, awkward Fi videos which follow no protocol of timing/execution/duration. It appears to me that the film direction is itself a sort of Ji momentum halt, which is resisting the mold and status quo of giving the audience clear bite-sized bits of media that appeal to our short attention spans. Poppy is herself an Fi princess, but also a statement (perhaps a satire) about our culture and how we have been consumed by a plastic/inauthentic and (hollywood) idol-worship way of life.
Sia Furler
In a bold move, Sia decided to stop showing her face on camera - in order to avoid/protest tabloid gossip and face/body comparisons/criticisms. Yet, she was faced with the dilemma of still appearing on stage for her performance; a problem she resolved by covering her face with a wig. More strikingly, when interviewed she sat with her back against the interviewer for the entire duration. In this act we see an interesting mix of individualism and assertion of sovereignty over one's own expressive identity.
Lady Gaga
Perhaps more than anyone, Lady Gaga's reputation rests on her eccentric fashion choices. However, Gaga famously professes that everything she does "is not an act", and that her artistry isn't just for flare but is a type of authentic personal expression. She is not afraid to be seen in negative light, and to even cause controversy - such as with her choice to wear a meat dress at the 2010 MTV awards.
Michael Jackson
In a similar socially-ungraceful series of enactments, Michael Jackson wore a mask to cover the lower part of his face (often accompanied with shades) which he later revealed was to make him feel/seem mysterious. But these were but a taste of his idiosyncrasies. Others of note were his proclivity to grab his crotch, grow his hair out in a very feminine style and completely alter his appearance towards the end of his life.
Marilyn Manson
Another form of oddity can be witnessed in Marylin Manson who, aside from his vampiric skin, wore deep red/black lipstick, wore satanic symbolism and was similarly more involved in his self-expression than the criticisms that might accompany his reception.
Bjork
And we all know of Bjork, who is also adamantly independent; being one of the few artists of her time that possessed full artistic control in her contract. She describes her music and expressions as emerging without her consent as waves/outpourings from the soul.
Cassandra Nostalghia
Nostalghia, like Marilyn Manson, is a darker form of Fi expression. As with Beksinski also, there are themes of horror and macabre. There is something "creature-like" about Fi (as I believe sitbone pointed out) when it really becomes a channel into, and an embodiment of, the primordial animal. We see this reflected to some degree of Lady Gaga's nickname for her fans as "little monsters."
Poppy
And more recently we see a youtube sensation in Poppy who posts a series of uncomfortable, awkward Fi videos which follow no protocol of timing/execution/duration. It appears to me that the film direction is itself a sort of Ji momentum halt, which is resisting the mold and status quo of giving the audience clear bite-sized bits of media that appeal to our short attention spans. Poppy is herself an Fi princess, but also a statement (perhaps a satire) about our culture and how we have been consumed by a plastic/inauthentic and (hollywood) idol-worship way of life.
