Artificial Things

Question 1

what is the intent?

Answer 1

coming to terms with life’s limitations, linked to the affect of the snow globe (living inside a snow globe)

Question 2

what is the staging?

Answer 2

Crudely painted heavy backdrop which paint looks as if it is running down the canvas.

Question 3

how is the staging different throughout the dance?

Answer 3

in scenes one and two the backdrop is painted with brightly coloured strips, which are removed for scene three to create calmer visuals. This scene change signifies the change of mood

Question 4

what is the aural setting?

Answer 4

whole of the piano both inside and out to create a cold, ambient sound. He also used the sound of paper snow and incorporated other sound affects such as a distant rumble, wind and footsteps through the snow. Song sounds like it’s drifting in and out like wind

Question 5

what is the lighting?

Answer 5

lighting focuses in on one of two spots. when opens to the middle it is a blue wash

Question 6

what is the costume?

Answer 6

the costumes are a wash of blue and green, merging with the backdrop. it looks as if paint is running from the garments