Beatrice- Much Ado About Nothing Interpretation

These designs were for the character Beatrice in my interpretation of Much Ado About Nothing. Beatrice is highly opinionated, argumentative, independent and witty. I wanted this characterisation to be really evident in her design work. I decided to use different papers, both plain and with text, fabrics and threads to create a fierce, structured costume. I chose to work in papers and paper-like fabric, as Beatrice is harsh, stern but also vulnerable and weak. (which is shown in her relationship with Benedick throughout the play). I chose to extend the paper and stitch into the actual illustration to show that Beatrice is true to her character and even though Benedick breaks down her 'harsh and cold' character by the end of the play, she still remains true to her opinionated and outspoken character.