Developed Don John Designs (Much Ado About Nothing)
The last design is my favourite for the character of Don John. I wanted to created an almost animalistic feel to the character. The 'spikes' were created using an origami pattern that I stopped half way through. I then linked these 'spike' shapes together and it formed a really interesting spiked fan shape. I then embellished this with embroidery and a stitch. I decided to illustrate his skin with a geometric pattern and really darken his eyes as it gives the design a really twisted, sadistic depiction, which links really well to Don John's characterisation and my interpretation of the play, Much Ado About Nothing.
I am a Costume Designer and Embroiderer and I'm currently between both Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire and Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. This blog is a showcase of my work, showing the different elements of my processes from sketchbook, through to design and final constructed costume. My main aim in creating a costume is the portrayal of character. I am particularly passionate about taking characters from historical productions such as the works of Shakespeare and putting a completely new twist on the character. Due to my embroidery background, I also enjoy working with contemporary embroidery to embellish my costumes.
"Costume can say things that words cannot, and can create effects that a speaker would never equal." -David Mayer
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