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Scenes from the Puppet World February 2 - March 20, 2010 |
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Francesca Borgatta combines recycled industrial materials (textiles, furniture etc) with elements taken from nature (feathers, bone, wood) to make puppet figures, which she then finishes with layers of glue and acrylic. She names these characters and places them in scenes with props to delineate their character. Small figures appear together in dioramas, with explanatory texts. Large figures are placed in palanquins suspended from the ceiling, capable of limited motion in interaction with the observer. Visual effects include lighting and projection. Audio effects include natural sounds and dialogue. Themes addressed in these constructions involve cultural identity, inter-personal communication, and achieving ecological awareness through the responsible use of natural resources. |
