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REFERENCE : MTM.2013.0100.0312

• OBJECT_HEIGHT : 460 mm ( 1'6" in )
• OBJECT_WIDTH : 160 mm ( 0'6" in )
• OBJECT_LENGTH : 160 mm ( 0'6" in )
• OBJECT_WEIGHT : 240 g ( 0.53 lb )

• OBJECT_REF : MTM.2013.0100.0312
• OBJECT_NAME_EN : Baby
• EVENT_NAME_EN : What Hands Are For
• OBJECT_TYPOLOGY_EN : puppet / direct manipulation / glove
• OBJECT_DATE : 2013
• OBJECT_STORAGE_REF :

OBJECT_MATERIAL_EN :

head | polystyrene, paper dough
hair | wood
painting | acrylic paint
costume | various fabrics, leather

OBJECT_ARTISTS_EN :

• direction | Clara Ribeiro
• art direction | enVide neFelibata
• built | Clara Ribeiro, enVide neFelibata
• costume | Clara Ribeiro

OBJECT_DESCRIPTION_EN :

This puppet require the direct intervention of the manipulator's hand to animate the character. The thumb and middle fingers are used to give body to the puppet's hands, and the index finger is placed inside the puppet's head. As far as acting is concerned, in this show the actress acts directly with the character/puppet, playing Baby's mother.

The use of a glove puppet in this show is not just a technical choice, but also a symbolic one. By making the manipulator's hand a visible and integral part of the puppet, the concept of care and interaction between the mother puppeteer and the Baby puppet is emphasized.

The body of the puppet is assumed to be a leather glove, as the name of the show suggests a thematic exploration of the function and meaning of hands, both in the literal sense of manipulation and in a metaphorical sense related to human actions and interactions.

The sculpture of the puppet and the painting refer to a stylized figure of a baby, and this stylization allows for the exaggeration of certain features, which can highlight the character's emotions and make them easier for the audience to read. In this case, the puppet's facial expression is defiant, serving to emphasize the rebellious nature of the Baby character in the context of the show.

Through careful manipulation and an understanding of the principles governing human emotions, puppet manipulation requires the manipulator to have a deep understanding of the subtleties of non-verbal communication. The puppeteer translates the character's emotions and intended actions through a limited range of movements provided by this simple manipulation technique.

OBJECT_CONTEXT_EN :

This show reflects on Baby's irascible behavior when denied something, and also serves as a metaphor for the complex dynamic that can arise between children and parents. It also addresses broader issues such as parental responsibility and children's rights.

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