Jordan Gifford Design
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Ami
A will o' wisp who leads the lost through the dark of the wood, Ami is a functioning marionette which combines soft and hard materials
Auditioning the Actor
'Wisp' refers to a stick used to make a torch, giving rise to the name of the mythical creature Will O' Wisp. Traditionally trickster spirits who lead the forest travelers astray, Ami (meaning "friend") is a guiding light in the darkness for the lost.
Head is a wisp
Twig hair
Head of flames
Balance between flames and wood-look
Taking Measurements
Pattern forms made of polymer clay
Flames thickened and integrated smoothly into main head
Initial body, arm, and leg pattern form
Rehearsing the Lines
Sheer golden fabric mimics a warm flame
Body Pattern form is simplified
Flames at hands and feet
Less seams makes it easier to see through the fabric
Prototype for Interior Body
Pattern redrafted so seams create the correct shape for feet
Head needs shorter string to support weight
Joints are very loose
Strings attached at wrists and ankles for greater support
Clay body painted to look like wood
Decreased distance between eye rings for controlled joint movement
Arm and leg pieces lengthened to fit interior body
Fabric body and head put over clay interior and sewn together
Strings added
Fairy lights added
