The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2022 - Issue 32

bitemusicceleb Chasing E T here’s something compelling about hiding one’s identity in the public eye. Previously, writers or artists would use pseudonyms to add a sense of mysticism and aura while keeping their existence confidential. Banksy, who portrayed his politically charged street art publicly since the 1990s, has clever- ly remained anonymous. Daft Punk duo Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thom- as Bangalter wore metallic helmets to stay hidden until their musical split in 2021. Italian novelist Elena Ferrante garnered mas- sive popularity after the success of her four Neapolitan novels but has stayed out of the limelight and social media presence, leaving her identity a mystery. Another creative Argentinian-Spanish, Felipe Pantone, pushes the boundaries of creativity by blending art and technology and sees art as a meditation on how we consume visual information. Whilst his tech-based digital art captivates modern art fans, the young artist refrains from showing his face. Australian singer and songwriter Sia hides her face under a long-fringed two-tone bob and a vast bow when performing on stage or in videos. “I don’t wear this if there aren’t any cameras around,” she explained in 2016. “I only wear this to maintain a modicum of M HUNCH