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Mehndi Backpack

A carnival backpack piece made for Belfast Mela to celebrate the art of mehndi/henna. This piece was created to be worn at carnivals and festivals to celebrate the beauty and significance of the artform of Mehndi.

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Alice Murphy Alice Murphy

Melaphants

Stilt walker costumes were inspired by the rich history of elephants as celebrated in Indian culture. They combine elements of puppetry and sculpture, and are brought to life by the talented performers Diane & Louise.

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The Tuatha Dé Danann

As Amal’s journey in Belfast came to an end, we gathered in the grounds of Belfast Castle at Beann Mhadagáin to bid her farewell. Four characters created for Little Amal at Beann Mhadagáin.

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Jellyfish Illuminated

An exploration in wearable technology for street theatre and carnival, this costume was inspired by bioluminescent species of jellyfish and was created for Beat Carnival.

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The Epic of Gilgamesh

This short clip was created as a chapter for a project with Little Angel Theatre’s Puppetry Ensemble - a retelling of the epic poem: The Epic of Gilgamesh, with puppets.

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