University project; "Adaptation"
for this project I looked at the poem 'My Last Duchess' by Robert Browning, after some extensive research I discovered that the Poem is rumoured to be about Lucrezia De Medici (1545 -1561) who is said to have been murdered allegedy by her husband Alfonso de'Este. Bronzino did a painting of the Duchess and I decided to recreate the garment she wears in the painting.
The garment still needs finishing as it required a lot of embroidery! however it is well underway with the bodice now completed.
Finished bodice;
Work experience as costume designer on short film 'Magwitch' a prequel to 'Great Expectations'
Original designs for 'Molly'
'Magwitch' promotional poster;
Scenic artwork for the National Theatre's 'One Man Two Guvnors'
An unfinished painting begun during my time at the National Theatre;
Costumes made for the short film 'Term Time' and a school badge designed and embroidered for the film;
Productions worked on during my time working in the Royal Opera House Costume Dye room;
and the production of Fidelio.
Productions worked on during my time spent at Artem Models and Effects;
Multiple large scale 'Spiderman' sculptures for Madame Tussauds;
Prop hands for a puppet for an illusionist's show;
Large scale solid wooden and collapsible plaster letters for an advertisement for 'Snapped - Women Who Kill'
I also helped on the new Renault advert which can be viewed at;
Costume design and distressing for university proect; 'Blood, Sweat and Tears'
Set and costume designs for an adapatation of 'Hansel and Gretel' - university project;
Costume designer on Channel 5 Docu-Drama 'Jack the Ripper the Definitive Story' which can be viewed at;
me dressing an actor;
A scene from the programme;
University project set build for a shop front based on the work of William Hogarth;
My design;
Scale Model;
Finished full scale build;
Doorknocker and hanging sign detail;
University project puppetry show;
Finished puppets;
Wearing the puppet;
Face mechanisms;
University project - 'Vermeer' Costume, set, props and portrait all related to the artist's work.
Transcription of Vermeer's 'Girl with a pearl earring'
Portrait and props;
Skull mask prop;
One of a series of Delft tile props;
Costume and scenic art;
Art work pre- university ' masked' project;
wax masks;
bronze masks;
Photography;
Hi , Im really interested in your work , I am also a theatre designer from Teynahm near faversham. I noticed you have worked in the theatre royal in margate. I have a show going in there soon and your drawings are coming in very handy ! please email me at richard_c_cooper@hotmail.com. I have a few questions id really like to ask you . Richard
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