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REFERENCE : MTM.2022.0211.0308

• OBJECT_HEIGHT : 320 mm ( 1'0" in )
• OBJECT_WIDTH : 200 mm ( 0'7" in )
• OBJECT_LENGTH : 150 mm ( 0'5" in )
• OBJECT_WEIGHT : 230 g ( 0.51 lb )

• OBJECT_REF : MTM.2022.0211.0308
• OBJECT_NAME_EN : Star
• EVENT_NAME_EN : Torn Hearts
• OBJECT_TYPOLOGY_EN : puppet / indirect manipulation / rod
• OBJECT_DATE : 2022
• OBJECT_STORAGE_REF :

OBJECT_MATERIAL_EN :

body/volume | sponge
head and hands | epoxy dough
paint | acrylic paint
costume | various fabrics, paper
joints | umbrella rods

OBJECT_ARTISTS_EN :

• direction | Clara Ribeiro
• art direction | Sandra Neves
• creation | Sandra Neves
• costume | Patrícia Costa

OBJECT_DESCRIPTION_EN :

This puppet represents a middle-aged woman and serves as a metaphor for the complex human experience, particularly with regard to domestic violence. It represents a woman who is a caregiver, a star who looks after the neighborhood children. A victim of domestic violence herself, she rebels and changes her life, becoming one of the most important characters in the narrative.

The anthropomorphic nature of the puppet is a deliberate choice to get closer to realism and reinforce the emotional impact. Features such as a body constructed with fabric and skin-like padding, as well as functional joints, create a visual representation that closely mimics human anatomy. This allows the manipulator to convey a wide range of expressions and movements, thus fostering a deeper connection with the audience. The design of the puppet's joints follows principles that ensure the manipulator can achieve a high degree of precision and fluidity in their performance.

The puppet's costume and physical appearance have been carefully crafted to convey the character's age and socio-economic status. They are crucial elements in the narrative of a woman who overcomes adversity to become a symbol of care and protection in her community.

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