The Character and Artistry of Halsey

Abstract

Through investigation of her artistic endeavor and personal attitude to the industry, this thesis is to investigate the character of Halsey, a diverse artistic persona created by Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, a 21-year-old singer and musician.The study will attempt to give a detailed insight into the circumstances surrounding a young, biracial, bipolar and bisexual woman, who's artistry is considered deviant and questionable by measures of mainstream conventions.