Overview
- Monáe introduced an original character called “Phish Boy” at her Wondaween Creature Carnival on Thursday, presenting a half-human, half-fish persona with a vintage striped performer outfit.
- The costume relied on detailed special-effects prosthetics—including lifelike scales, bug eyes, ridged fins, webbed hands, and altered teeth—created by a team led by Sasha Glassier with sculptors and costume makers.
- After the festival reveal, Monáe amplified the character by posting photos and videos on Instagram and performing as Phish Boy on The Jennifer Hudson Show, where she sang a short siren-style piece.
- Monáe extended the weekend with other creature looks such as Mother Creature and earlier ghoul and pirate appearances, and she hosted a private VIP event called Creature Camp on Halloween night.
- The rollout underscores Monáe’s yearly use of Wondaween and media platforms to showcase collaborative craftsmanship, inhabit original personas, and build a live community experience around creative transformation.