ML Studio

Peculiar Wood

A projection installation based on shadow puppetry for a Christmas event in London. Working with some of the UK’s top puppeteers, we created a scenic narrative in light and shadow, creating the impression of a fantasy woodland filled with mysterious characters. To create the feature-length panoramic show, we developed a hybrid technique involving real-world puppets, digital illustration and animation.

Puppets and backgrounds: Michael Fowkes.

Peculiar Wood

Stills from shadow puppet animation sequence

Peculiar Wood

View of projection installation