April Critique

This was my opportunity to present my Hierophant sketches. I propose creating a companion piece to Weyward Sisters.

The mask this time will be a half mask. This allows my Hierophant to show off his facial hair effectively.

Quick sketches to develop the design. The original inspiration for the look of this piece comes from the Glasgow Boys, George Henry (1858–1943) and Edward Atkinson Hornel (1864–1933) Druids - Bringing down the Mistletoe. This sketch illustrates the colour range from that painting.

However, the final design is an amalgamation of those bright reds and oranges, using them as the lining for the cape. This time, the chemise will carry emblems from Celtic art as well as personal symbols adopted by the Hierophant.

I also discussed creating a fabric-sculpted piece to embody the internal sorceress. This piece was a direct response to a sculpture I had found in Cawdor Castle, Nairnshire. This sparked a brainstorming session about my idea and what I was trying to convey. (See Documentation - Bodycasting)