Everytime I’m designing a new project I think about the kind of costume I want to make, the era and the character. I found very interesting the historical character of Jacquette de Luxembourg, mother of Elizabeth of York, grandmother of Elizabeth Woodville, great-grandmother of Henry VIII, great-great-grandmother of Elizabeth I. According to Philippa Gregory’s saga, …
Florentia – Madonna of Renaissance
Some projects are already in my mind, ready to be realized.Some others simply pop up in moment of madness.Florentia is one of those.Maybe was the self-isolation during the lockdown for the Covid (we are gonna talk about these events for a long time, I guess), the fact is that one day, I went to a …
Anne Boleyn – Greensleeves
This project was in my mind for years. I’ve been a “Tudor addicted” since I’ve read “The other Boleyn Girl” by P. Gregory. Despite her novel it’s a bit unfair to Anne Boleyn, it was the main reason why I decided to study her life, searching and reading as much as I could find.Anne is …
God’s Whisper
Lazarus has died and been buried, but his grieving sisters Mary and Martha argue about whether he can be raised from the dead. Tempted by a Dark Power, Martha allows her brother to be raised from the dead, but at what cost to them all? Directed by – Christian KoteyWritten by – Christian Kotey, James MasonProducer – Claire …
Candy
“CANDY” is a voyage of self reflection that revolves around a 25 year old beautiful young soul, that overcame excessive artificial consumption. Created by the eccentric maltese duo FUZZHONEYS, the music video leads the audience in a nightmare-esque dimension of chiaroscuro effect. All the pics are (c) Ian Aquilina Director & Producer – Francesca Mercieca Director of …
A Cock and a Feather
“A Cock and a Feather” is an exploration of themes of gossip, feminism and how stories travel and change through time and space. It’s also piece about women and the issues they face in terms of empowerment, feminism and commodification. This project recognizes the constant struggle of the female body within patriarchal society . Also …
A Mocking Mile Tale
When her husband is dispatched on duty, pregnant mother Ivy Gable moves to the sleepy village of Mocking Mile for a period of respite. All too soon, however, the eccentric neighbours begin prying into the life of their newest resident. Dealing with the motley crew proves a challenge for reclusive Ivy, but events take a …
Stozen – Museum of Invented Cultures
Costume made for the “”Oħloq Kultura – Capital of Invented Cultures” event for Valletta European Capital of Culture 2018
UN-BELIEVE IT!
Costumes made for the character “Dame Vera Tastee” from “UN-BELIEVE IT!” the Christmas Panto of MADC – 2016
Salome
Making of Salome’s costume, inspired by a belly dance suit.