# Project Description La Triste Marionette (The Sad Puppet) Lexie Kotze Summary Final work I am a maker, I like to be hands on with my creations, as I look forward to the practical elements when producing a composition. I tend to be ambitious and challenge myself, testing the extent of my abilities as an artist and going beyond what I imagined would be possible. I'm keen on understanding new skills to increase the variety of work I can create, therefore widening my curiosity and pushing the boundaries of my ideas. I am a maker, I like to be hands on with my creations, as I look forward to the practical element... College School of Pre-Degree Studies Course UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Graduation year 2025 My project involves a silent film, containing themes of struggle, control, and a disregard for natural laws. It includes a costume constructed from a mix of existing and hand-made components, inspired by 1920’s circus and cabaret performers, along with its own modern twists, and a clay puppet that has a particularly similar appearance to the protagonist, Marionette. The film is perplexing and intriguing, with an intentional story line, yet it is also open for interpretation. Amidst an unrealistic portrayal of reality, there are distinguishable, renowned feelings of isolation and dissatisfaction with oneself, with an unforeseen, sudden opportunity to change it all. Final work La Triste Marionette - Final Edit A short film based in 1920's France, following the struggles of the protagonist, Marionette. She's a cabaret performer with a permanent face of clown makeup. Cabaret Costume and Puppet Cabaret Costume and Puppet Going Berserk A scene from the film Research and process Storyboard Visualising the layout of the film. Costume Design Experimenting with colour palettes. Share this project My project involves a silent film, containing themes of struggle, control, and a disregard for natural laws. It includes a costume constructed from a mix of existing and hand-made components, inspired by 1920’s circus and cabaret performers, along wi... A link to this page has been added to your clipboard Browse related work Film Costume Sculpture MakeUp Identity Performance Cabaret Puppetry