Back into the studio to do what I do best, to make masks. Refining existing mask, carving again in preparation for leather versions of this years ‘Commedia dell Arte’ masks. Two Zannie’s, Magnifico and of course, Capitano. Stocking up again on beaks and neutrals. Looking forwards to a summer of making. Taking stock and re-focusing.
Stephen Jon, for a few days, joined the team in Hebden Bridge, to prepare and present the 2016, ‘HandMade Parade’ in collaboration with ‘Made in Cardbordia’. A celebration of multi-culturism, European Unity and community cohesion.
This has been both nourishing and invigorating. Not only on the socio-political front but also artistically. The quality of work both of the idea’s and execution. Thank you to all the team for your openness and generosity of spirit. It has been an honour to be a part of this.
Set built, painted and delivered. Several Puppets plus devices.
All ready for the actors to play and make discoveries with.
What will emerge?
Or a pirouette in Commedia dell’Arte
Prosopon ‘Lady Wertha-Chat’s Quadrille’ : https://youtu.be/gee10g8OFEw
World Premier at City Arts Mask Cabaret on 18th March 2016
David Longdon’s blog for the Big Big Train song ‘Wassail.’ Please follow the link and scroll down to see the Wassail blog and details of the making of the Green Man mask.
Great Music, Great Visuals thanks to Big Big Train.
With masks by Stephen Jon Mask- Maker
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Saturday 23rd April, not only Shakespeare’s Birth and Death Day but also St. Georges Day.
A Day of mask action and play, 9 participants and two facilitators’ spend the day exploring different mask performance styles, devising and creating mask performances to share.
In have been preparing for the start of devising for Face-Up Theatre’s production of ‘Augustus and his Smile’ based on the book by Catherine Rayner, I have been drawing/thinking around tigers, Indian pattern making, Masks and Puppets.
Profiles and graphic lines emerging. Devising begins on monday and we shall play with objects, boxes and ‘stuff”.
‘The Critics’ attending the BoHUNKADORY (House Artists Group Show) opening
at The Bohunk Institute on the evening of 8th March 2016.
‘The Critics’ being
Penelope Ramblington-Knowalls, Barrie Sides-Wipe and Bertrand Puffendorf
Stephen Jon Mask 