‘Behind the Mask’ is inspired by Japanese Noh Theatre. This complex artform

understands and conveys the human condition through its multi dimensional

masks, dance, music and staging. The masks used in Noh serve as a multi

dimensional tool for storytelling as each mask represents a human

characteristic disguised as a archetype.

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Actors who are traditionally men must also train to depict women which

is explored in this collection through traditionally ‘masculine’ suiting

pieces. Chunky sweaters that overlap and restrict are ‘binding’ the

wearer to a limited set of movements through which they must retell the

narrative of the human condition. 

Initial sketches - Noh Mask Illusion - Part l

Highly skilled actors must use restricted movements and

behind a mask must communicate a wide range of

emotions. Depending on where you are on stage and how

the actors move, what one mask looks like to someone may

look entirely different to another. 

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