Tropical Gothic is fun things to put on your body, curated and created by myself, artist Admiral Grey. Since childhood I have made clothing, costumes, headpieces, dioramas, art objects and decorative items from repurposed materials or by cross-purposing artwork of mine from other disciplines (I also make and perform music, theater, and video). I started Tropical Gothic as a place to sell cool used clothing and vintage stickers, and now I am expanding with printed and handdraw/handpainted clothing and, soon to come, handmade earrings.A part of my artistic practice has always been the passionate belief that many modern westerners have lost the joy in dressing. All humans have origin cultures in which their clothing was more elaborate, colorful, decorative, and full of personality and meaning. I believe that dressing with joy and purpose adds joy and purpose to existence, and I'm happy to create this exchange as part of my artistic support and expression.I call my personal aesthetic Tropical Goth, Tropical Gothic, Dolphin Goth, Povluxe, and many other nicknames - but I feel that Tropical Gothic encapsulates my general interpretation of the world, which feeds from the natural dichotomy of life: colorful exuberance dancing with death and decay.Please feel free to send items you might like to see, if I am interested and capable I will take your suggestion!
