Gerald DeCock: Bio

I moved to New York in September of 1984 to apprentice under the late, great hairdresser Marc Pipino of the hot editorial ‘80s salon Pipino Buccheri I apprenticed under Marc for one year, assisting him on various fashion shows including Perry Ellis, Ralph Lauren, and Adrienne Vittadini. I continued working at the salon for five years building my own clientele. I started doing session work in 1988 first project working with Bruce Weber on his famed portrait like documentary on Chet Baker, ‘Let’s Get Lost.’ From there I began my editorial career which eventually led me to various stints in London and Milan, eventually settling in Paris for two and a half years. Returning from Paris in 1993, I started up my private clientele. I continued to balance my clientele with the fashion work and still do to this day.

I derive great pleasure from my work and feel fortunate that I have retained my enthusiasm and passion for hair and life. I started painting in 1993 working primarily in the medium of gold leaf mixed with transparent enamels and have had the success of having my home published in many periodicals. I have also had the opportunity of working on various film print performance pieces. Recently I worked with artist Doug Aitken on the film ‘Sleepwalkers’ for The Museum of Modern Art. I have collaborated with artist and fashion designer Elisa Jiminez for the last 11 years. I feel blessed fortunate and I am grateful for my life, health, friends and family. Experiencing my daily freedom is never taken for granted.