We enter the world of Fluxxious, an alter ego born from Lydia’s fusion of pole dance, fetish culture, and Berlin’s creative energy. Conceived during the pandemic, Fluxxious embodies sensuality, power, and fluidity, performing in latex and exploring the edges of art, kink, and dance. Join us as Lydia shares how Fluxxious emerged and continues to evolve, connecting with audiences in intimate, (and for some) provocative ways.
Photos by: Huume
Tell us about how your alter ego, Fluxxious, came to life?
Fluxxious is the result of many different experiences in my life. During the COVID pandemic, I decided to buy a pole because, as a dancer, I needed a training option at home that didn’t take up too much space, and a pole is perfect since it just rotates in one spot. At that time, I was also graduating from university in Berlin. After completing my dance studies in Estonia, I pursued a new profession in communications in a social and economic context at UdK Berlin.
Like everyone, I spent a lot of time online, dancing on my pole at home while writing my university thesis. I began questioning how a performance artist or dancer like me could use this new medium, which was mostly social media, in a way that would resonate with people. For my thesis, I analyzed the characteristics of different mediums, and this super sensual pole-dancing persona, Fluxxious, began to emerge.
At the same time, I became attracted to latex—both wearing it and how it looks on bodies. I suddenly felt that while performing these kinds of art, I wanted to wear latex as a second skin and heavy harnesses. I embody both masculinity and femininity, and the combination of these elements supported the way I wanted to express myself. I created, essentially, a "mood board" and learned a lot about myself, which shaped both my taste and the persona of Fluxxious.
One day, someone sent me a theory text titled something like, “We are Living in Constant Flux,” and I found it funny because I had already named myself Fluxxious. The name comes from the word "flux," reflecting how we live in a constantly changing world. As a character, Fluxxious absorbs the environment of Berlin and changes with it constantly. For me, "flux" also evokes something liquid, sensual, and fluid, which perfectly describes how Fluxxious moves and feels.
Who is Fluxxious that Lydia isn’t?
Fluxxious is Lydia, but Lydia likes to channel certain desires and ideas through Fluxxious, where they fit better. Lydia is the foundation of it all, but there are different contexts and ideas that suit each persona. As Fluxxious, I can express deeper fantasies and kinks, using a language that aligns with BDSM, pole dance, and fetish culture.
Fluxxious is super submissive but also powerful, physically technical, and aesthetically neat. Lydia performs more on theater stages, while Fluxxious works better in clubs. Every context needs its own way of doing things. Fluxxious is more extreme—a child of the internet era, catching attention quickly without asking too much from the audience and leaning towards entertainment. Lydia is more of a nerd, loving systems, structures, and deep topics. Fluxxious is driven by lust, while Lydia is more pragmatic.
What inspires you when you create your performances?
As I mentioned before, the environment I live in influences me a lot. Fluxxious is a child of Berlin, fetish and club culture, electronic music, raves, latex, and the internet. All of these things inspire me. Fluxxious is particularly drawn to aesthetics and the moving, dancing body. Sometimes, I’ll see visuals—whether in a club or on social media—and then create my own version.
I also get inspiration from interacting with people. The audience inspires me by how I can create special connections with them during performances, engaging them in a way that makes them feel good.
Would you say you’ve had the intention to be provocative?
Not at all. I’ve never intentionally tried to be provocative. However, I’m aware that Fluxxious can be a lot for some people to understand. I don’t want to offend anyone, but somehow, Fluxxious always seems to do so. It’s hard to say who’s at fault—me or the receiver—but I don't think anyone is to blame. I just raise questions and make people curious about the world I inhabit, and I think that’s a good thing.
What role does latex play for you?
I don’t think there would be a Fluxxious without latex. I’ve always loved shiny things and the concept of a second skin. I find bodies beautiful, and I love seeing every inch of a body moving, which I find incredibly sexy. Latex gives me a different attitude toward how I behave. It’s tight, slim, beautiful, and liquid-like. For me, it helps to build the character of Fluxxious, but it also turns me on.
How has moving to Berlin been inspiring?
As I mentioned earlier, Berlin has influenced me a lot. As an artist, I decided to focus on creating work that I’m truly in love with. I didn’t want to choreograph anything I didn’t feel passionate about anymore. Then Fluxxious emerged, and I fell in love with my work and what I do. I enjoy myself more.
What is your view on social media and using it as a communication channel for your art?
I’ve touched on this before, but Fluxxious grew in tandem with social media. Fluxxious was first performed in the digital space before moving into the "real world." Then, something happened—people became very interested in seeing Fluxxious in person. So, I started performing at events.
Where can we see you this fall?
This fall is going to be interesting! In a few days, I’m going to Estonia to dance in choreographer Sveta Grigorjeva's work at Kanuti Gildi SAAL, where we will be radical cheerleaders—it's going to be fun!
After that, I’ll return to Berlin, where you can see me perform at the next Pinky Promise event on October 19 at Club Ost. There, I’ll do more of a “Fluxxious goes Cabaret” show.
Later in October, I’ll be in Milan to perform at my dear friend Soren’s (known on social media as huume_, a fetish and latex photographer) first solo exhibition opening. I’ll be inspired by naughty Italian Renaissance sculptures and bringing them to life through fetish.
Finally, I’ll return to Tallinn to create my very first solo piece at Sõltumatu Tantsu Lava. This piece is inspired by bodybuilding culture, and I think a new alter ego may emerge—someone who isn’t Fluxxious but also not Lydia—something in between.
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