Don John Costume PHOTOSHOOT 2

Don John Costume PHOTOSHOOT

These are the pictures taken from the photo-shoot of my Don John Costume (from the Much Ado About Nothing brief).
I really wanted to capture Don John's characterisation in the model's face, thus creating a strong sense of character in the photo, as apposed to just a model wearing an outfit. (Don John is the villain of the play, who is calculating, sly and cold. I think this is really evident in these photos, owing to the make-up, setting and stance of the model all contributing to the sinister feel to the photographs.)
For the shoot I created a wire mask, using the same geometric pattern seen throughout my design work and costume for Don John. I felt that by subtly putting this pattern on his face it creates a more sinister, twisted-looking character. This is further enhanced by my eerie makeup, created using a base of white face paint, and several shades of black and grey eyeshadow to darken his eyes. I think overall the effect of the costume along with the make-up, mask and setting of the shoot lead to some brilliant photos. I am particularly pleased with how well Don John's character has been captured in the photos.

Architecture Brief (Sample Work)

These pieces were created for my 'Architecture' brief. I experimented on the stand, using the paper loops seen in my design work (see previous post) to create a structured, architectural neck piece. I experimented with the scale and detailing on the loop forms. My final piece for this brief was a 10foot instillation garment that hung from the ceiling, that incorporated a vast amount of looped forms of different scales.

Architecture Brief (Design Work)

These designs were created for a brief entitled "Architecture". I had to research into buildings, landscapes and sculptures that used architectural forms to create interesting silhouettes and dynamic shapes. I looked into fashion designers such as Hussein Chalayan who use sculpture and architecture within their work. I found a really interesting, contemporary building in Japan that had giant loops, each with different engravings and detailing. This inspired me with my design work. I created the loop shapes using different weights of paper; some of which I used cut work (inspired by another piece of architectural sculpture) and lines of machine stitch to add detail. I have also used the same cut work to illustrate the figure. I think this gives a really interesting overall look to the design. The end result of these designs was a 10foot paper instillation garment, that hung from the ceiling and draped along the floor. (as it was too big for a stand!) I started this process by experimenting with my paper 'loop' shapes on a stand.

'The Picture of Dorian Gray' Designs (Personal Interpretation-Dream World)

These designs are from my collection for my personal interpretation of The Picture of Dorian Gray. These costumes are for the scenes in the production that are seen through the eyes of Dorian's imagination.

'The Picture of Dorian Gray' Designs (Personal Interpretation-Dream World)

These designs are for my interpretation of The Picture of Dorian Gray. I created a split between reality and Dorian's imaginary dreamworld. These designs are for Dorian's subconscious view on the world. Due to a sinful lifestyle and opium abuse, he sees the world, including the people through his imagination. I decided that for each character in the imaginary world I would really emphasise their key characteristic. These designs are for the character Lord Henry Wotton. He is the reason for Dorian's downfall, as he influenced and manipulated Dorian, because of this I decided to portray Lord Henry as a sinister puppet master, with Dorian as a puppet on a string.

'The Picture of Dorian Gray' Designs (Personal Interpretation-Reality)

These are more designs for my personal interpretation of The Picture of Dorian Gray. These designs are for Reality (1950s London).