Trick marionette
Marionettes or Puppets on Strings are a rather old idea of
mankind. We find string operated puppets in one form or another in most parts
of the world, from the rather simple to the very complex. Though complexity
does not mean they are interesting on stage or have audience impact. Complexity
means rather more strings and different ways to organise the Marionette. Today
I would like to introduce one of my latest creations, finished mid 2013. He can
independently elongate the arms or the legs or the neck or all at the same
time. On average it takes me between ten days to two weeks for a Marionette,
though this one certainly was more time consuming during its creation.
For rather to long a spooky story is in my mind....... he
will be one of the participants in it. With his groovy sinister look and sly
smile, black silk outfit and twelve fingers, pale yellow white skin and staring
eyes, just the sort of guy one wants to meet at night time in a dark alley.
Over the years I did create a number of different trick marionettes
for various shows... stay tuned and you will meet them all.
