“Which time tunnel did you come through?” Siouxsie Sioux

Subject - Siouxsie Sioux - Susan Janet Ballion - Arrived in this world 27th May 1957 - Southwark, London

Vintage leather jacket - Acrylic leather paint, studs, detritus of life, classic button badges

Date created 2026

Sweepings from the studio floor. An ongoing series of hand-painted leather jackets celebrating women who broke boundaries, challenged convention, and inspired generations through their courage and creativity. Each piece is created as an original artwork — a tribute to individuality, rebellion, and fearless self-expression.

Siouxsie Sioux has long been an influential figure for women in music, not because she campaigned under a particular feminist banner, but because she consistently challenged expectations through her work, image, and independence.

Her view was women should define themselves - Siouxsie rejected the idea that women in rock had to be attractive, accommodating, or fit a prescribed role. From the beginning of Siouxsie and the Banshees, she created her own visual identity and artistic direction rather than conforming to industry expectations.

She once remarked that she never wanted to be "one of the boys"—she wanted to succeed on her own terms. "I've always believed in doing exactly what I wanted to do."

She has criticized the music industry's tendency to focus on women's appearance rather than their musicianship or songwriting. Throughout her career, she insisted on creative control and wanted audiences to engage with the music first.