MINI MASK Paper Sculpture
This workshop will teach the construction of stage-effective masks for Scarf Marionette and small-scale puppets in the style of Roser’s Paper-Sculpture Technique. Artist Sarah Frechette will demonstrate paper-sculpture methods developed by German Master Puppeteer Albrecht Roser.
Roser created this method as a way to unify construction and performance because one of Roser’s theories was that technique and art must serve expression. Participants will then design their own MINI MASK by following a series of paper-folding steps. Paper-Sculpture is a technique that allows the artist to discover an expressive sculptural face from an otherwise flat piece of paper. For this workshop participants must be skilled at using x-acto knives and small sharp scissors.
“For the first time I realize how within simple shapes emotions can be captured – and seen through movement and lighting. I can look back on all my puppets and see fully where they lack. I have every desire to implement this new understanding in all my new puppets, in my teachings of sculpture and in the way I view art as a whole. I have learned its great that my art comes from an emotional perspective – and the trancelike gift – and it is the one place that is all me. I have learned to endure my creative emotions, and will from now on push my work along the edge, keeping an open mind to all possibilities. This life is incredible!”
Sarah’s Connection To Albrecht Roser:
Sarah studied with Legendary Master Puppeteer Albrecht Roser absorbing his theories of zen and the art of puppetry. From 2002-2009 Sarah attended many String Academies eventually studying solo at his studio in Buoch, Germany. Roser is known internationally as a specialist for string puppetry and was highlighted in Jim Henson’s “The World of Puppetry” series. Roser started experimenting and developing in 1951, based on his study with F. H. Bross, the genial German puppet maker. Roser developed this unique paper sculpture technique while designing and building multiple puppet characters for a television series .
For a finer look at his life’s work check out: www.albrecht-roser.de
This Workshop Has Been Conducted At...
2019 Puppeteers of America National Puppetry Festival in Minneapolis, MN