Romantic Tutu with a Twist

Part of my Master’s degree (September 2020) - costumes for „Fankenstein - New Prometeus” by Mary Shelley. This tutu was made for character Elisabeth Lavenza, childhood companion and love interest of mad scientist- it symbolizes her life before Victor’s madness took him. Her openness, kindness, softness and honesty, but also anticipates disasters to come. It is also suitable for a wedding scene, and Victor’s fantasies of her in their loving home.

This asymmetrical costume emerged as transformation and deconstruction of traditional ballet tutu shape. It consists of 20m of hand pleated tulle, placed irregularly in 12 layers, on stretch bodice, with hand sewn and painted appliqué.

Since covid didn’t allow performances at the time, I sent costumes to as many photoshoots as possible, to give them life in another way.

Huge thank you to all the people who went on that ride with me:
Photo: Mrs. Beata Orcholska, Dancers: Maria Jurga, Filip Balcerzak, Stage: Teatr Cortique
Photo: Joanna Prokopczyk, Model: Sylwia Bajera
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