Props

Life-sized Dalek

First year project at Scenic Construction and Properties - Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School.

The Dalek was based on a WETA sculpture (from the rebooted Doctor Who in 2005, the episode entitled “Dalek”). We made technical drawings based on measurements taken off of the model. These were used to make the parts, using sketchup, vcarve, laserworks, and rhino.

The Dalek was constructed using CNC-routing, vac-forming, 3D-printing, laser cutting, molding, kitbashing, weathering, scenic painting and various other techniques.

Team: Eva Elliott, Fil Kopelman, Gabriella Seager, Jacob Keenan, James Searle, Kathryn Wootton, Lotte Van Ginkel, Rhiannon Leddra.

Media about the project: Toi Whakaari.

Moa PUppet

A two week Giant Moa Puppet project for Cupa Dupa. The puppet was made using primarily recycled and organic materials. It saw its debut at the grand opening of Te Taiao Nature at Te Papa, Wellington.

Team: Eva Elliott, Fil Kopelman, Gabriella Seager, Jacob Keenan, James Searle, Lotte Van Ginkel, Rhiannon Leddra.

Face Mask (Kpeliye'e)

Collaboration with two contemporary dancers from NZ School of Dance.

A traditional mask made in modern materials for an immersive 360° VR dance performance.

Based on the face mask (19th–mid-20th century) of the Senufo people (link)

EVA Helmet & Gun Props

Two weeks of rapid prototyping, making various props in EVA foam.

Pattern making, working with additive and subtractive techniques - finally weathering and painting the finished prop.

Helmet reference: Final Fantasy 7 (Crisis Core) Infantry Helmet.

Gun reference: Final Fantasy X-2 Crimson Squad Gun.

Historical Artifacts

Sculpting, carving, molding, and casting in a wide range of materials.

The candlestick sculpt is based on a Pricket Candlestick (ca. 1300) from South Netherlandish. It was cast in super cast and painted to imitate the original.

Lace (ca. 1960) molded and cast using wax and rubber silicone.