Props
props work
Props
THREE scale MODEL space ships (1:48 & 1:24)
THE “MEV” MODEL WAS MADE AS FINAL YEAR ‘INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PROJECT’ AT TOI WHAKAARI.
Based on illustrations & technical drawings made in collaboration with Philip Gibson & Jim Kaye for the science fiction short film "Excavation Point Thestias".
The designs were translated into rhino and a variety of techniques were used in the construction of the model; laser-cutting, laser-etching, kitbashing, molding, 3D-printing, weathering, and scenic painting.
Media about the project: Toi Whakaari. Watch the Teaser Trailer.
Successfully funded Kickstarter. Facebook. Instagram. Twitter. Youtube.
Life-sized Dalek
Based on a WETA sculpture (from the Doctor Who episode “Dalek”). The measurements were taken off of the sculpture, translated into technical drawings using rhino, sketchup, vcarve, and laserworks. A variety of techniques were used in its construction; such as CNC-routing, vac-forming, 3D-printing, laser cutting, molding, kitbashing, weathering, and scenic painting.
Team: Eva Elliott, Fil Kopelman, Gabriella Seager, Jacob Keenan, James Searle, Kathryn Wootton, Lotte Van Ginkel, Rhiannon Leddra.
Media about the project: Toi Whakaari.
Moa PUppet
A two week Giant Moa Puppet project for Cupa Dupa. The puppet was made using primarily recycled and organic materials. It saw its debut at the grand opening of Te Taiao Nature at Te Papa, Wellington.
Team: Eva Elliott, Fil Kopelman, Gabriella Seager, Jacob Keenan, James Searle, Lotte Van Ginkel, Rhiannon Leddra.
Face Mask (Kpeliye'e)
Collaboration with two contemporary dancers from NZ School of Dance.
A traditional mask made in modern materials for an immersive 360° VR dance performance.
Based on the face mask (19th–mid-20th century) of the Senufo people (link)
Theater props
Merrily we roll along 2019
Two Gentlemen of verona 2018
As Lead Props on Merrily We Roll Along, I oversaw and lead the props construction. Making props such as a tape recorder, flutes of fake champagne & drinks, suitcases that could be danced on, a crash box, a revolving stage and other props for the set.
For Two Gentlemen of Verona I built the giant back-projected clock that was hung on the side of the set, and was also part of the team that built and waterbent the centerpiece cartouche on the train station set.
Media about the project: Stuff. Toi Whakaari.
EVA Helmet & Gun Props
Two weeks of rapid prototyping, making various props in EVA foam.
Pattern making, working with additive and subtractive techniques - as well as weathering and painting the finished props.
SCULPTING, MOLDING AND CASTING
Sculpting, carving, molding, life-casting and casting in a wide range of materials.
The candlestick sculpt is based on a Pricket Candlestick (ca. 1300) from South Netherlandish. It was cast in easy and super cast and painted to imitate the original.
Mugs and jars with custom motifs, some based on the highly successful Norwegian TV series "Skam" - all unique, hand illustrated/etched and glazed by commission.
An art installation called “The Four Horsemen” with both sculpted and cast objects.
Lace (ca. 1960) molded and cast using wax and rubber silicone.
Molding and casting wax versions of 1:4 scale interior/furniture made to melt in a music video. Also Art Directing the melting of wax details in a miniature landscape.
FILM PROPS
Built and made props for Swedish Film and Television.
