Intense, strange and uncertain. These are three adjectives the multidisciplinary artist uses to describe himself. Alice Wonder will perform at Teatro Colón on November 24 at 21:00 in a looping presentation of the work Fuck everything else. It marks a farewell tour before beginning work on a new project. There is a sense that what comes next will be more intense and mature than the previous piece.
Does the stage name come from Alice in Wonderland?
In truth, the artist has always loved the character and felt she was part of his life. A lot of drawing has accompanied him since childhood, and Alice in Wonderland offers a very specific aesthetic. For him, a parallel universe was always possible to visit.
Did he need this when he was little?
Sometimes yes. Sometimes the world falls short of imagination. When escape from sadness was needed, other places could be created in the mind, and drawing helped along the way.
Is he still drawing?
Yes, drawing remains a constant. He designs the products or posters he uses. Photography, cinema, cooking and fashion all inspire him. Give him a sculpture project and a statue could emerge.
Perform the next 24 in Coruña as part of a tour that closes a chapter?
Indeed, he is closing the best tour of his career. It has been three years since touring with an album that surprised expectations. The farewell is felt with love, a touch of sadness, and nostalgia so the chapter finishes with intention. Yet there is a sense that the next task awaits.
Has he offered new songs on the album during concerts?
Two new songs have been performed live to gauge audience reception. They sit side by side without relation and that contrast fuels the project. The aim is to push the boundaries of the project, to emphasize its distinctive aesthetic and sound, and to discover how far the effort can go.
Does the new project carry a unique aesthetic as well?
Yes, it seems so. There was a period when he tried not to resemble that unique image for fear of not fitting in, but now he is embracing it. A core part of his creative freedom involves rediscovering his roots, recognizing that the strangeness of his image and thoughts fueled his rise. This perspective can be shared with others, and many will recognize this feature.
We all have our quirks.
Indeed. The varied audiences at concerts are telling. More than ever, he is learning to trust the strengths each person brings. If shared openly, it could spark a powerful awakening of a long-held dream.
You’re busy, aren’t you?
Yes, the schedule is full, but life remains calm and simple in his daily routine. Yet the intensity of his feelings is inescapable.
He once said he sometimes felt embarrassed by how strange he sounded. Is embarrassment fading?
Less and less, as he understands his own feelings better. He now places his child and his other family members in front of his work, choosing to love more openly. That shift clarifies many things.
Did he need help during this journey?
Therapy has been part of the path for a year and a half, supported by a close circle of family and friends who share honest, compassionate conversations. Now he works alone on the new project, discovering tools and ways to honor his smaller self with greater tenderness. A sweeter perspective emerges, and sweetness feels more intense and mature than before.
Is he tired of being asked about the Benidorm Festival?
No. It was another experience that demanded different TV ambitions on a larger stage. While the journey did not fully reflect him, it became a part of the broader outcome.
The festival stirs mixed feelings online. Does he pay attention to that?
Not much. He prefers not to chase the good or the bad. Still, there were positive reactions at the time, and that is enough not to dwell on negative feedback.
Will a cycle titled They Are Artists grow out of a public institution after the Coruña show?
It could, if the aim is modernity. The sentiment remains that artists exist in the present, and a future cycle could happen when the moment feels right.
Has uncertainty harmed him?
Yes, especially in childhood. It is hard to grasp something so closely tied to identity without firsthand experience. Yet learning has shown that boundaries are often self-imposed, and freedom lies beyond them.
Does society set limits?
Societal pressures begin in the mind and only then take material form. The hope is that understanding grows and people learn from it. New generations come with fresh energy, even as memories of fear can linger. Love, in contrast, is simpler and more enduring.
Is censorship a fear?
Art stands in direct opposition to oppression. Censorship is not something to fear. Some believe ideas disappear when concealed, but the artist will persist and continue his work. If condemnation arises, it becomes part of the learning journey, lived and then confronted.