Episode 3

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Published on:

10th May 2022

Neil Chapman and D Whom: Legend of Identity

Beautiful, spiritual, morbid, incredible darlings whose deepest value is decay…My guests are Neil Chapman and D Whom, who pull back one of their seven veils in this episode, sharing how they came to be in Tokyo and how they are pushing out the edge. Influencing culture. These two respected artists float my boat hard.

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In this episode you’ll hear:

  • The process of writing Perfume: Finding your signature scent - Sarah even does a quick reading from the book
  • The seven veils and how this relates to life in Japan
  • Growing up in the UK and suddenly relocating to Japan to build a new life 
  • How Burning Bush came into being one day at a bus stop
  • The new film “Spoiled Identity” coming out in Summer/Autumn 2022 and Neil’s memoir of life in Japan
  • There are indeed many ways to lead a life

About Neil

Neil Chapman, writer, The Black Narcissus blogger, and author of ‘Perfume: in search of your signature scent’, a witty and idiosyncratic introduction and guide to the world of perfume, that has been translated into Italian and Chinese. Also known as Burning Bush, the elusive drag cabaret creature, who legendarily cursed the night - that never forgave her! 

Website:  theblacknarcissus.com

Instagram @perfumebyneilchapman

FB: Neil Craig Chapman

About D Whom

D Whom, delicate delinquent, known for his peculiar sensibilities and shape-shifting videography and art performances, combining butoh and burlesque with black comedy and Grand Guignol! His work has appeared in drag cabaret and online video channels, Yokohama theater, Department H and Performance Istanbul, and has been featured in Elena Knox’s 2020 Yokohama Triennale ‘Prawn Porn’ installation! He also manifests as Leon Charme, a bio-king, when the mood takes! He is currently working on a grotesque comedy movie with Yukiro Dravarious and a motley bunch of performers from the Tokyo drag, fetish, art, poetry and music scenes! 

 Vimeo: D Whom

Instagram: @duwhom

FB: Duncan Whom

Links

Perfume: In search of your signature scent by Neil Chapman

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About the Podcast

Legends Interview Series Presented by Sarah Furuya Coaching
A project that started in mid 2019 but had been on the radar for many years.
Not interested in surface tales of business or cliches of life, I have carefully selected a group of people to bring the richness of their lives to the table with incredible frankness and depth. Each is successful in their own way, have built, created, lost, grieved, started again, moved, traveled, celebrated, and delighted in life. Please revel in the richness of these legends.