The Factory of Agony – The Creature
Hello
everyone, my name is Giulia and I am an Italian freelance makeup
artist based in Bologna. I was always been very passionate about
special make-up and from last year I have had the opportunity to work
like trainee in some important Italian workshops for various
projects.
One
of my favorite hobbies is performing the characters created to
improve my sfx make up skills during some themed events. Today for
the contest I would like to propose to you one of these latest
creatures.
Here
my personal interpretation of Doctor Frankenstein’s Creature. This
is my first full silicone mask made from the design to the coloring
by myself. I’ve done after I have seen the course “Silicone Mask
Making” held by the amazing Immortal Mask’s team in my free trial
week at Stan Winston School. I sculpted the Creature in Medium
Monster Clay and I did a 2 part epoxy and fiberglass mold. After the
de-molding phases, I added the bleeder holes on the mold and a pour
spout for pouring the 030 platgel silicone. Before that, I glued on
the core a lycra power mash that helps to preserve the mask from
possible tears. After trimming and seaming, I painted the mask with
Psycho Paint system only by brushes. To create more suspense during
the performance, I’ve made a resin mask used to cover the Creature
face. I used to take it off suddenly, showing what really was
underneath. This mask remained fixed to the face by a system of
magnets. I sculpted this piece on a plaster core of my face. After
that, I made a mold with layers of silicone and plaster bandages.
Jamie Grove’s lesson “Metallic Painting Techniques” and the
tips of my colleague, Lorenzo, were so precious for the coloring of
the mask. The design of the costume is inspired by Marylin Manson’s
music video Tourniquet. For the first time I used worbla material and
for this occasion I made a helmet and a corset belt. My workmate Maxx
helped me to realize legs and arms braces. He also had performed with
me in the role of the Doctor wearing his own made old man silicone
mask.
I
really hope you appreciate and consider my application,
My best regards,
Giulia.
