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The Bacchae -
Design Paper Project
Designed by Pearl Modine
Project required 3 full designs chosen for us; Pentheus, Agave, and the Messenger.
We did full renderings with sketches to show design development.
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Below are my finals renderings with sketches and design inspiration!
This design is specifically for the scene where Pentheus is dresses as a women, mistaken by the Maenads as a lion, which leads to his dismemberment by his mother, Agave.
Pentheus
I imagined his appearance to lean into whatever enchantment is in effect. Allowing the audience to see between the view of the Maenads and a normal person.
Agave
Agave, Pentheus' mother has been royalty her entire life. Even though she is currently entranced by Dionysus I wanted her status to show.
She is soft and motherly but also extremely strong. Powerful enough to tear her son apart with her hands.
The Messenger brings news of the Maenads to the ears of Pentheus, Dionysus, and Cadmus (the former king).
Messenger
He is a reasonable character and doesn't want to get caught up in Pentheus' power trip.
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