archive-object-reference

REFERENCE : MTM.2013.0102.0271

OBJECT_HEIGHT : 730 mm ( 2'4" in )
OBJECT_WIDTH : 190 mm ( 0'7" in )
OBJECT_LENGTH : 210 mm ( 0'8" in )
OBJECT_WEIGHT : 710 g ( 1.57 lb )

OBJECT_REF : MTM.2013.0102.0271
OBJECT_NAME_EN : Max
EVENT_NAME_EN : Story of a Cat and a Mouse Who Became Friends
OBJECT_TYPOLOGY_EN : puppet / mixed technique / mixed technique
OBJECT_DATE : 2013
OBJECT_STORAGE_REF :

OBJECT_MATERIAL_EN :

OBJECT_ARTISTS_EN :

direction | Clara Ribeiro
drawing | Paulo Galindro
adaptation | Marta Fernandes da Silva
built | Marta Fernandes da Silva
costume | Clara Ribeiro
restoration | Clara Ribeiro, enVide neFelibata

OBJECT_DESCRIPTION_EN :

Max is a child who loves cats, and his best friend is Mix, a cat who has been with him since childhood.

To control it, the puppet has a rod in its head, but the upper and lower limbs are controlled directly. Manipulating the puppet requires skill and precision so that it moves realistically, as it is manipulated by a single manipulator, whereas for better precision it would need at least two manipulators.

The selection of materials, the distribution of weight and the ergonomics of the control mechanism are essential to ensure that the puppeteer manipulates the figure effectively. To guarantee this precision, the puppet has magnets in its hands, making it easier to place it in certain positions.

The unique feature of this puppet is the internally controlled extension of the lower limbs. This mechanism allows the puppet's legs to stretch, symbolizing the passage of time and the child's growth in the narrative.

The balance of all these elements is crucial to maintaining the illusion of life.

OBJECT_CONTEXT_EN :

This creation is the result of a partnership with Porto Editora and the character represents a child created from the illustrations by Paulo Galindro and the text by Luís Sepúlveda.

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