ANTI-PERF
Step into my kingdom where perfection has no place. It’s okay to make mistakes because somewhere within that mistake, there is always something beautiful to be discovered.
Matthew Carr (08/04/2000)
Hey there, my name is Matthew. I am based in Baltimore, Maryland, usually creating something in my very small but comfortable space.
I got the inspiration to create my brand when I found myself creating a lot and enjoying it. I found enjoyment in anything from mixing music to upcycling old clothes to playing around in Photoshop. I found anything related to Art to be intriguing. I never lost my sense of creativity so I figured I’d emphasize it more by creating a brand out if it. Hence the birth of AntiPerf.
The name itself is a callback to my personal style. I don’t believe in perfection and precision at all times. I love jagged edges, rips and tears, unusual shapes and dimensions. Basically I love to find the art in mistakes.
I am a very colorful, bright and versatile individual. I absolutely love to see color expressed in so many different textures, materials, patterns, sheens, etc. I enjoy being the individual who puts a physical definition to “living out loud”. I always aspire to be different and unique, never to blend in with the crowd.
One of my main hobbies is messing with music. Everyday I go into VirtualDJ and test out mixtures of different songs to see how they sound. There’s so much music, so many different sounds and genres and it’s just so interesting and fun to put them together to see what the result is.
On my IG, I typically use it as a source to display my looks whenever I step out. A lot of my looks typically consist of pieces that I created or customized. Check me out and give me a follow, all is appreciated.
On my DeviantArt page, I use it as a source for uploading my fanmade concept designs for female comic book/fictional characters. I do not know how to draw or sketch so I typically find alternatives to illustrate my ideas if possible. A while ago I discovered the “X-Girl Maker” Dress Up Game. I spent more and more time with it and have been using it to come up with concepts since.
These lovely photos were actually captured and edited by Kevin Bua (urbnkev or urbndepot on IG), a dope Photographer/Visual Artist who is also based in Maryland. The outfit was styled by me. The top was made by me. I custom designed the shoes by using the Nike Customizer so they’re one of a kind. I really wanted to express myself to the fullest with this photoshoot. I also think I did a pretty good job for it to be my first photoshoot.