Reykjavík Grapevine - jan. 2020, Blaðsíða 30

Reykjavík Grapevine - jan. 2020, Blaðsíða 30
30The Reykjavík Grapevine Issue 01— 2020Culture Making Of An Artist Agatha P.—yes, it’s pronounced like you’d think, and yes, it’s genius—is one of Iceland’s most beloved drag queens. Created by the lovely dancer Ásgeir Helgi Magnússon, Agatha is a kooky, silly, sexy, and oddly flexible character known for her bizarre sense of humour and contem- porary dance skills. But hold up: Agatha is no bimbo, she’s also a regular correspond- ent for the Stóru Má- lin and co-created the hit show ‘Memoirs Of A Valkyr ie,’ which will have its f inal performance at Tjar- narbíó on January 10th. Here’s what makes Agatha..well...P. Sia There is something so incredibly magical in Sia’s music. And her voice! OMG, she sings in a frequen- cy that stirs everything up inside of me—her music inspires, drives and turns on the waterworks. Wa- terproof mascara recommended. I also love the fact that she places a young contemporary dancer in the foreground of all her perfor- mances. Maddie Ziegler embodies Sia’s music in such a raw, poetic way. I get goosebumps just think- ing about it. Vala Matt Vala Matt is a national treasure. I grew up watching her on Stö" 2 and I’ve always had great admiration and respect for her. She is creative, chic, v e r y g l a m or o u s , and on the screen she always comes across as a lively yet i nc re d i bly w a r m persona who shows so much interest in people and their sto- ries. She was a huge inspiration for me when I created my on-screen character, serious an- chorwoman Agatha P. Makeup I can watch makeup tutorials for days and one of my all-time favour- ite beauty vloggers is NikkieTutori- als. She’s a Dutch girl bursting with energy and love for makeup, plus she is just so damn likeable. I love trying out new things in makeup but I find myself drawn to bright colours that pop out, sparkles, and GLITTER. My favourite brand by far is Sugarpill. They make high pigmented colourful palettes that are cruelty-free and the majority of their products are vegan. Cartoons I have a very vivid imagination and I love seeking inspiration from car- toons. The animated world is such an amazing place without bound- aries. The imagination gets to run free and challenge the laws of na- ture. I always strive ways to take this into performances and push the boundaries of what is “doable” on stage. If Elsa can make it snow with her frozen fingers, I must be able to find ways to do it too. Contemporary Dance Contemporary Dance is objectively the best form of dance and defi- nitely a life-changing factor for me. Being a professional dancer is maybe somewhat of a poorly paid profession but it’s a rich and fulfilling lifestyle. I’ve toured the world, worked with amazing art- ists, and made beautiful life-long friendships. One of my wonderful friends from dance even ventured on the journey into the world of drag with me. Wagner ‘Valkyries’ I love opera! It combines everything I adore. Glamorous divas, over the top makeup and costumes, and beautifully overacted melodrama. I have a freakishly soft spot for the theatrical and my adoration of this art form brought me to create a drag theatre performance based on Wagner’s Valkyries. Four drag queens in full armour riding on inflatable horses—what could go wrong? Come see us in Tjarnarbíó on January 10th. #shamelessplug Valkyrie-Va-Voom Swin% from the chandeliers with dra% queen A%atha P. Words: Hannah Jane Cohen & A%atha P. Photo: Art Bicnick The 90s music video box is coming back in 2020 “If Elsa can make it snow with her frozen fingers, I must be able to find ways to do it, too.” The best of Icelandic produce with a nod to Japan and South America. Modern Icelandic flavours, share plates and award winning cocktails. Sushi Social !ingholtsstræti 5 • 101 Reykjavík Tel. 568 6600 • sushisocial.is Our kitchen is open 17.00–23.00 sun.–thu. 17.00–24.00 fri.–sat. SOCIALIZE WITH THE LOCALS ICELANDIC SEAFOOD makes world’s best sushi

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