Below is a selection of shadow masks I created to alter a performer’s silhouette. I invented them for use in my company Manual Cinema’s cinematic shadow puppetry work so that an actor’s silhouette could be altered to match the puppets.

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Masks from Manual Cinema’s production Ada/Ava.

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The Mother’s mask from Manual Cinema’s production Lula del Ray.

Masks from Manual Cinema’s production of Hansel und Gretel.

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