In the workroom
Peacock tail on frame for Artists In Motion
Well, this was fun! We first had to get the peacock tail design printed onto 2 different types of fabric and then sew in various pockets and fixings to be able to support the finished cloth onto a specially built lightweight frame.
Scenery net was then applied to the rear of the top feathered section for support.
The end result was a 4m plus peacock tail which was able to open and close when operated by puppeteers. We love a challenge!
Project – Circus tent for Love Never Dies, UK production, Opera Australia
Not a straight line anywhere on this one. All panels were angled or curved and could only be supported by specified rope pick-up points.
Made using Cascade satin and other satin. It then went from our workroom to the Opera workshop for scenic painting.
The finished cloth appears in perspective, like a round tent but actually flat. Very cleverly designed by Gabriela Tylesova.