Out of Place
Puppet Designer and Maker, Photographer
What would you do if three un-human beings tried to join society in the midst of a pandemic world? This series of photographs follows the story of Norm, Colin and John, three creatures trying their hardest to fit into human society on their first days on earth.
Abingdon and Witney College FMP - 2021
Models: Izzy Minns, Hannah McGuiness, Kate Venables
Process
All creatures were made out of sustainable recycled and re-claimed materials, such as old wool and old t-shirts. Norm and John were crocheted and Colin was made out of handmade t-shirt thread, sewn into circular forms and attached to a head covering.
Making Colin's head using cut up t-shirts
Sewn spiral eyes. Experimenting with making a face and character
Base shape for Colin's face
All the circles and shapes made for Colin, ready to attach
Circles pinned into place on-top of head-piece
Playing with shape and form
Crocheted base for Norm
Needle-felted nose and clay mouth and eyes ready to attach
Mid-attaching Norms features