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REFERENCE : MTM.2013.0100.0313

• OBJECT_HEIGHT : 360 mm ( 1'2" in )
• OBJECT_WIDTH : 50 mm ( 0'1" in )
• OBJECT_LENGTH : 200 mm ( 0'7" in )
• OBJECT_WEIGHT : 160 g ( 0.35 lb )

• OBJECT_REF : MTM.2013.0100.0313
• OBJECT_NAME_EN : Rooster
• 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, plastic balls, cardboard tubes
paint | acrylic paint
details | wristwatch
costume | cotton, 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.

As far as interpretation is concerned, in this show, the actress acts directly with the character/puppet. The thumb and forefinger are placed on the puppet's beak in order to move it. The rest manipulate the Rooster's crest.

The interaction between the Rooster and the Baby introduces a complex dynamic that explores themes of power, vulnerability, and the consequences of our actions. The Rooster, traditionally a symbol of vigilance and courage, becomes the victim of Baby's aggression, which can be a metaphor for fragility and the potential for harm that exists in innocent or unintentional gestures. This dynamic can be interpreted in various ways, as an analysis of the socialization process, children's natural curiosity or the unpredictable nature of human behavior.

The body of the puppet is assumedly 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 puppet's sculpture and painting refer to a stylized figure of a rooster, and were mostly created from the reuse of plastic materials, transforming discarded objects into new forms of art and expression.

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