Consistently questioning what is socially acceptable, the piece deals with the themes of Growth, Transformation, Beauty and Disfigurement. The uniqueness of the piece arises from the indivisibility of performer, sculptural costume and movement challenging the distortion of the body and its place in socially. The weird and wonderful world created on stage is to be supported by an original soundtrack.

In order to develop my professional skills as a director, I have the chance to be guided by Scottish physical theatre pioneers and directors Al Seed and Alex Rigg to act as visiting directors and mentors to my role as the director. Their invaluable input is a beneficial opportunity for me to learn the rudimentary skills while leaving me in taking all the management and creative decisions in creating new and innovative work.

I have also been accepted on the introduction to Directing course at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland the 26th and 27th May 2012. During this intensive course, I will learn the principles key of directing, directing styles and methodologies as well as other crucial basic skills to develop my skills in directing for theatre.

Creative crew:
Mona Kastell:director
Mazz Marsden: solo performer
Brian Hartley: choreographer
Alberto Santos: lighting designer
Guy Veale: sound designer

Here is the costume that inspired it all…
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Wide variety of incredible creatures will be on display for the first time having been transported in ‘Thermostatic Vivariums’ for exhibition during their hibernating state.

Tickets are free but must be booked in advance from the Science Centre. BOOK NOW ON 0141 420 5000.

more info on the event.

Inspired by scientists such as Professor John Oberlander, a computational linguist and Dr Patricia Erskine, a chemical engineer at heart, Ericka Duffy, a perfumer technician as she has labelled herself and Professor Ron Pethig from the University of Edinburgh’s School of Engineering.

With the collaboration of designer and friend Saras Feijoo, we have created a coat on connection. The brain connections, communication, the 6th degree of separation, etc, connections, you get the drill. All starts from the heart which is where it all started.

Followed by the screening of the brilliant new film, Bill Cunningham New York, this was really a very inspiring week end

This all happended at Inspace with the lovely artistic director Mark Daniels

Photos by Chris Scott

Sunday 22nd April 2012 between 11am-5pm

It is to coincide with Earth Day when artist have created pieces from recycled materials.

Arts Complex
St Margaret’s house
151 London Road
Edinburgh EH7 6AE

Organised by Carrie Maginn

“Renowned naturalist and explorer Professor Hans Hildeberg has made it his life’s work to locate and protect rare species in hostile climates.  His expeditions have led him to discover creatures occupying habitats so remote, with such extreme temperatures, that they have never before been seen by mankind.”

to be seen in May 2012 in Glasgow!

In collaboration with the groups facilitators and their groups of performers to one of Europe’s largest fire festival, I will be available to discuss costume designs and help develop the groups own ideas into final designs for their own group costumes. I will also be leading basic costume making and construction workshops.

Beltane Fire Festival is held every year on the night of 30th April on Calton Hill, Edinburgh.

I’m exhibiting my World of Wearable Art costume

Featuring the work of 14 artists and their utilization of fabric as a medium.

As a Post 1950s innovation, non-natural fabrics and mixed fibers have enabled the medium of woven material to become one of high art. ‘Contextus’, is defined as that which is connected or woven together, or the circumstances in which an event occurs that seeks to bring to light through exhibition, the unusual, inventive and curious ways of using fabrics in new contexts.

art’s complex
St. Margaret’s House
151 London Road
Edinburgh
eh7 6ae

Such a pleasure to play with shapes. I have decided to play with one of Tomoko Nakamichi’s pattern from her Pattern Magic book – amazing, check it out! The curvy waistline requires the skirt panels to fit the waistband in a curcy psychedelic way.

The Stitch Lounge is a quarterly open lab incorporating sewing machines and studio space for people to come together, share knowledge and make things.