I was flicking
through a few sites and came across Fraulein Lilith and thought she
had some pretty cool photos and ideas so I contacted her for an
interview. Here is what she had to say:
Punk
Globe: First off can you introduce yourselves to our readers?
Fraulein Lilith, alternative/fetish/art model, have a BA degree in
glass art, currently doing another degree of BSc in Psychology, 25
years old, white, dark hair, 5´9", 9 1/2 stone, extrovert, no
previous criminal record.
Punk Globe: So what made you re-locate to the UK instead of
other European Countries?
I guess, I needed a change. People in my country are very negative
(we always to the sucide charts) about themselves and everybody
else. The whole coutry is very lethargic and judgemental and sexist.
This makes me feel claustrophobic. Although officially men´s and
women´s rights are equal, but the reality is a far cry from it. When
I decided to lose my virginity, I was 18 and never had a boyfriend
before, so I just picked up a guy in bar as you do. Afterwards I
still did not have a boyfriend, but I discovered that I loved sex,
so the only option (and good fun) was casual sex. But men who do it,
do net get judged at all, well, maybe just considered less serious.
However, women immediatly are labeled as "cheap" and "whores". Even
women themselves are sexist against other women. The people there do
not see the difference between sexually liberated woman and a whore.
A sexually liberated woman chooses who to sleep with and a whore is
being chosen.
Punk Globe: How long have you been in London and any fave
places you would recommend to visitors?
I have been here 5 years. Each country has two prices: one for
tourists and one for locals.If you don´t know London, you will spend
a fortune and will not get nothing for your money. The places I´d
recommend to visit are: Misato Japanese restaurant in
Wardour Street in Soho, near Chinatown - £5 - £6 for a main course,
which I normally share with someone else, and still feel like I´ve
had too much to eat! The food quality is authentic.For all goths/punks/alternative
kids - Slimelight goth club in Angel, Devonshire Arms pub in Camden,
and just Camden in general, Torture Garden fetish club (hmm...I
should really start asking them for commission, heh! ). Art lovers -
National Gallery in Trafalgar Square. For the architecture and
beautiful views, besides all the most famous places, visit Richmond,
Hampstead Heath (especially Kenwood House), Primrose Hill, Kew
Gardens (massive botanical gardens and park).
Punk Globe: How long have you been modelling and what got
you interested in this industry in the first place?
I have been modelling for 4 years now. Modelling industry has always
been interesting to me, or, to be precise, alternative and artistic
photography. When I came to London, I got a big boost to my
confidience, because people say much more compliments here, as
opposed to my country,where they only do so if they are about to get
into bed with you, changed my hair to red and short, realisd, that I
did not look as bad as I thought and phoned Brian Southam - a
photographer, who advertised on a fetish site.
Punk Globe: What limits do you have regards what photos can
be taken?
It says on my website -" The Fraulein is available for work with
professional and amateur photographers in the following fields:
fetish, bondage, vintage, nude, glamour, stage performance, video
and stills. The Fraulein is not interested in open leg pictures,
porn, time for prints or escort work. " There is a special button in
"Book Me" page for the people, who think that they can convince me
to go against my priciples and morals! :-)
Punk
Globe: Some people regards some of the modelling you undertake as
degrading to women. Have you any opinions on those thoughts?
I think here you are talking about porn, which I do not do, and
every thinking individual will admit, that porn and art are two
different things. The people who think these two are actually the
same, usually do not have even basic general education and their
opinion does not bother me in the least. On another hand, talking
about actual porn, it is not degrading (either for women or for
men), but is in most cases (bot not all) mentally damaging. I have
made this conclusion after meeting a lot of porn actors and
actresses. After a while they start suppressing what they actually
want and start doing what they are expected to do, even if this is
totally unacceptable to their nature. This applies to their everyday
life as well as professional life.
Punk Globe: How old was you when you under took your first
full frontal shot?
21. Oh, I have some pictures of me in a bath, when I was less than
one year old. Does that count? It is full frontal.
Punk Globe: Outside of modelling what do you like to do for
fun?
I love reading modern classics, such as T. Capote, H.Boll, R.Gary,
A.Nin, R.m.Rilke, non commercial cinema, my favourite directors are
E. Kusturica and P. Almodovar. I can never get enough of good films
and books! My favourite actor is James Spader (Secretary, Crash,
etc) - watching a film with him has the same effect on me as spring
on cats! Also, my university studies take up a lot of my time, and I
love reading the compulsory literature, especially about
neuropsychology.
Punk Globe: I presume you like music so what bands do you
listen to the most?
Oh, they differ everytime. New Wave is my favourite era for music,
so Ultravox, the early Depeche Mode, OMD, Balaam and The Angel, A
Flock Of Seagulls. I also love the provocative and talented Marilyn
Manson, Trent Reznor (mmm...another red hot man!). Jazz, the
original soul divas and Peggy Lee are always good for a relaxing
evening. Another times I listen to electro, like
Goldfrapp or Felix Da Housecat. One type of music I hate fur sure is
all this rap/hiphop/r&b - cheap sleazy and primitive!
Punk Globe: So what goals have you set yourself in 2006
regards your modelling career?
My modelling career is in a dormant state now, because I have to
concentrate on my studies, which I find so exciting! With modelling
you have to keep hunting for jobs, make sure you visit all the main
fetish parties and make friends with the right people. To be honest,
modelling is fun, but not the main goal in my life. I really hardly
have any time for the handful of real friends, let alone
superficial! However, if I get en email from a photographer, who
sounds serious, I am always over the moon!
Punk Globe: You´re at a party and your friends strip you
naked. Do you beg for your clothes back or carry on partying nude?
It is hard to imagine my friends doing that. We mostly tend to have
very civilized parties these days, sitting in the living room
comfortably and discussing politics, literature, travel or just
laughing and joking. I guess,it is called getting old. But if for
some strange reason they decide to do that, I would get concerned
about their mental state and what exactly they took to alter it to
such a stage! No, I would not be embarrased - most of them have seen
me naked in real life or on my site, or are models themselves. If
there was some fit, good looking stranger among them, I would ask
him to cover me with his hands :-)
Punk Globe: Anything you´d like to add?
Well, as far as I can recall, this is my first interview, so make
sure to keep the rights, so you can sell it again, when I become
famous! Mr. Reznor and Mr. Spader - not that you know of me, feel
free to give me a ring - separately or both at the same time. Haha!
Thanks to Fraulein Lilith for doing the interview and be
sure to check out her site. It´s well wicked.
