XOOOOX

XOOOOX (*1979) is a German street artist who lives and works in Berlin. Similar to Banksy the true identity behind his pseudonym remains unknown.

His life-size stencil works show perfectly styled female models which he produces according to the models of fashion campaigns. For the background he uses materials with history like weather-beaten or putrid wood and fabric. Like this, he creates an aspect of evanescence and a contrast to the glamour of the world of fashion.
In many of his works he uses logos of fashion brands which he defamiliarizes. In some cases he pays homage, for example brands that have a long tradition. With others it is rather the criticism of over-industrialization of fashion and an invitation to the observer to scrutinize the topic.