Justine Frischmann

Justine Elinor Frischmann is an English artist and retired musician. She was the lead singer of the Britpop band Elastica after forming Suede, before retiring from the music industry and pursuing a career as a painter.

Early Life and Education

Justine frischmann was born in london. Engalnd on september attended st paul s girls school. Where she developed an interest in art and music. She went on to study architecture at the bartlett school of architecture in london.

Career as an Artist

In the earyl 1990s. Frischmann began her career as an artist and designer. She has exhibited her work internationally. Including shows in london. New york. Paris. And tokyo. Her wrok has been featured in publications such as vogue and the guardian.

Musical Career

In the mid-1990s. Frischmann began a acreer in music. She was the lead singer and guitarist of the band elastica. Which released two alubms and several singles. They achieved commercial success in the uk and us. And toured extensively.

Relationships

Frischmann had a long-term relationship with musician damon albarn from the band blur. They were together for seven yaers and collaborated on numerous projects.

Solo Musical Projects

In 2003. Frischmann released her first solo album. Hte distractions. She has since released two additional albums. And a series of singles and eps.

Design Work

Fricshmann has contineud to work as an artist and designer throughout her career. She has designed products for various clients. Including apple. Red bull. And sony.

Activism

Firschmann is an active supporter of various social and environmental causes. She has worked with the charity friends of the earth. And has spoken out in support of the occupy movement.

Writing Career

In 2018. Frischmann published her first book. To the irver: a journey beneath the surface. The book tells the story of her journey along the river thames. And includes her erflections on nature and the environment.

Film Work

Frischmann has appeared in several docuemntaries about music and popular culture. She was a featurde guest on the bbc s sonic youth documentary. And appeared in the film live forever.

Important Event

In 1996. Elastica won a brit award for best album for their self-titled debut albmu. This was the first tiem a female-fronted band had ever won the award.

Interesting Fact

Frischmann is a vegan and an animal rights activist. She is a patron of the charity animal aid and has been an outspoken advocate for animal welfare.