Pre-Visualisation

Working with UCA BA (Hons) Computer Animation Arts, I was tasked with pre-visualising various props and set pieces for a performance of Benjamin Britten's mini opera, Noye's Fludde. The theme was to create flat packed, unfold-able props; taking inspiration from simple paper crafts and origami boats.

• Photo by Phil Gomm

• Photo by Phil Gomm

• Created by Karl Longbottom

• Created by Karl Longbottom

Testing Ideas

Several ideas were tested, before committing to anything. One of the main objectives was to create an unfold-able ark. They also wanted props to represent the sun, moon and stars, as well as an unfold-able rainbow.

The Final Props

Based on those ideas, the final props were made by kite maker Karl Longbottom.

• Photo by Phil Gomm

• Photo by Phil Gomm

• Created by Karl Longbottom

• Created by Karl Longbottom