About AFJ
AFJ is a performance method, a body of work, and an ongoing public experiment in identity.
It began in 2018 during a period of personal crisis. Without access to therapy or support, I stopped trying to “figure myself out” internally and asked a different question:
What if I could build the version of myself I needed—and grow into it?
That question became AFJ.
The Beginning (2018–2019)
AFJ started as a survival tool.
I constructed identity through:
- posture
- voice
- movement
- presence
- deliberate choice
Instead of searching for who I was, I built someone I could become.
At first, this existed in small, controlled moments—short performances and conversations. But the more I performed the identity, the more real it became.
From Character to Method (2019–2021)
Over time, the process revealed itself.
Patterns emerged:
- performance created clarity
- embodiment created belief
- witnessing gave meaning
- repetition made it stick
AFJ shifted from a character into a repeatable method, expanding into live work including appearances at open mic nights and fringe festivals.
Public Expansion (2021–Present)
AFJ now exists in real-world environments:
- live performances
- one-on-one digital encounters
- public and civic spaces
It uses the structure of a presidential campaign—not to run for office, but to explore identity, authority, and belief through direct interaction with people.
What AFJ Is Now
AFJ operates as:
A Performance Practice — live and digital work in public and private spaces
A Method — a structured approach to building identity through action
An Ongoing Project — a long-term body of work and campaign
Why It Matters
AFJ is built on a simple idea:
Identity is not something you find. It is something you construct, perform, and reinforce.
About the Creator
AFJ was created by Abel Flores Jr., a performance artist working at the intersection of theater, identity, and public interaction.