This is my work portfolio of work after late 2005. There is some overlap with my main blog, and where appropriate I’ve cross-linked at the end of the posts.
Previously I keep my portfolio in two separate lists, one a list of work experiences and the other a list of pictures of each project. I’m keeping [...]
Category Archive for 'props'
A 1917 newspaper made for Old Parliament House’s exhibition Billy Hughes at War. This prop used transfers of photocopies of real newspapers of the time, ironed on to interfacing to make a durable item.
Replica Federation Skippet
Posted in 2007, federation skippet, props, sculpture on May 21st, 2007
During 2007 I made two replicas of the Victorian skippet (seal box) that is attached to the Australian Federation documents. They were made for the National Archives of Australia, and are used as hands-on items in the National Archives Charters of our Nation exhibition. I also cast small brooches of the lion and unicorn for [...]
These two little horses were props made for Jigsaw Theatre Company’s production Emma’s Dynasty. They are based on an earthenware Chinese Han Dynasty horse that is in the Australian National Gallery collection, but they are tiny in comparison, only 17 cm high at the head. They are made from armature wire and super sculpey, [...]
Set of flying ducks
Posted in 2007, flying ducks set, props on May 11th, 2007
A set of three flying ducks, props made for the Street Theatre’s production of 1 in A 100. These are made from craftboard, polystyrene and paper mache pulp.
Flickr photo gallery of making
Blog posts: Flying ducks; Flying ducks again
A suicide bomb prop made for the production With Prejudice by Aberrant Theatre in association with The Street Theatre. I also made a separating table cloth for this show.
Shark fins and oversize binoculars
Posted in 2007, binoculars, props, sculpture, shark fin on Jan 26th, 2007
Made for the Fool Factory, this shark fin debuted as part of the ‘Between the Flags: 100 years of Surf Lifesaving’ exhibition, and 2007 Australia Day celebrations at the National Museum of Australia. It is remote controlled and made of light EVA foam sheeting.
Here’s a funny photo of one of the lifesavers with the oversize [...]
The Moth Tree
Posted in 2006, dragon, illustration, insects, moth tree, oracles, props, puppets, sculpture, sets on Dec 9th, 2006
Designer and maker for Canberra Youth Theatre’s end of 2006 production, The Moth Tree: An Awesome Adventure. The play was developed in a collaborative process involving the group of 8 to 12 year olds.
The moth tree itself was made with a process of wrapping one of the heritage trees at Gorman House in clear [...]
Espresso coffee hats
Posted in 2006, coffee cup hats, floriade, props, sculpture on Oct 21st, 2006
Espresso coffee hats made for the performance art group A Bunch of Posers. They were first used for performances of the group Acappellacino at Floriade 2006. The hats are fashioned out of foam sheeting, muslin, dacron, paint and latex.
At Floriade:
Flickr photo gallery
Blog post: Espresso coffee hats
This large cross-section flower was made for CSIRO’s Division of Plant Industry, initially to be the centrepiece of their display at Floriade 2006 in Canberra. The flower stands about 180 cm tall. It is likely it is now in CSIRO’s Discovery Centre.
The petals are molded from felt that has been saturated in white [...]