Jaw-dropping flash-heap Daniel Lismore – whose magpie-on-meth/everything-and-the-kitchen-sink approach to fashion makes ’80s-era Boy George look like a minimalist – has given a TED Talk about… what else?… himself.

Daniel Lismore’s closet is probably a bit different than yours — his clothes are constructed out of materials ranging from beer cans and plastic crystals to diamonds, royal silks and 2,000-year-old Roman rings. In this striking talk, Lismore shares the vision behind his elaborate ensembles and explores what it’s like to live life as a work of art. “Everyone is capable of creating their own masterpiece,” he says. “You should try it sometime.”

Fascinating, fascinating… Must-watch video below.