magic flute

Enjoyed seeing this bold production of the Magic Flute a few months ago preformed at the San Francisco Opera.

Art direction by Japanese ceramic artist Jun Kaneko.

feast face

gold, coral, turqouise

I went to the opera this week to see Aida. Sets & costumes by one of my heros Zandra Rhodes.

It was an absolutely breathtaking production. A turquoise & coral dream with floating swirling golden pleats.

Zandra's own work has such an Egyptian influence that it was a perfect pairing. So many beautiful details I could rattle on & on- the blue elephant with wing like ears, the raven and anubis head dresses, the sun ray eye of horus & all the hand painted capes & gowns. A brilliant production.

**Jo Belle- you were sorely missed- I'll see you soooon! xx

paper theater

Some snaps I took from incredible " Worlds in Miniature" exhibit currently at Preforming Arts Museum in SF

http://www.mpdsf.org/PAGES/EXHIBITION/SHOWS/TOY.html