The Lion Tamer

Oddities, Curiosities, and Other Beings

The show was so much fun! Downtown Tupelo had other events that night, including Trick-or-Treating, a fall carnival, and a haunted house. Cold rain did not deter the crowd. West of Shake Rag performed hilarity and there was standing-room only. I cannot recall a moment of quiet or inactivity. I am so grateful for all who took a moment to look, glance, or study the work I had on display. My live model stayed in heels on a platform for over two hours and she will never know how much that meant to me. The papier-mache dress would not have been so alive without her. Thank you, Syrn My'Rage for your talent!

I wanted a twisted carnivale feel, so I used fair tickets for labeling the pieces, made papier mache masks, and stained the dress platform in a circus tent inspiration. I made a playlist using music from Carnivale, Zoe Keating, and American McGee's Alice to create a dark, ethereal feel.  I only have a few photos, at the moment, to display and I'm extremely happy about the excitement my friends had at receiving the masks I made them!

Syrn My'Rage modeling
January Girl

dress of papier mache, acrylic

front and back

Justin and Nancy Enlow wearing
Hades and Persephone

papier mache, acrylic

Eric Y. White and Amanda Loden wearing 

The Cardinal and Capricorn 

papier mache, acrylic

I hope to have more photos soon to display. Stay tuned!