T H E L I B R A R Y
h a n d m a d e m i n i a t u r e p r o j e c t
h a n d m a d e m i n i a t u r e p r o j e c t
It started as an idea for a movie, and is going to become one. This post is about the journey towards that.
As a props and set designer often choosing to build miniatures, I decided to reverse-design this movie and start the process from my end instead. I begun planning my first set where the main feature would play out its role, namely books. Lots of books...
As a props and set designer often choosing to build miniatures, I decided to reverse-design this movie and start the process from my end instead. I begun planning my first set where the main feature would play out its role, namely books. Lots of books...
An important part in my scenic work is that I strive to reuse scraps and junk as much as possible. A lot of useful materials are still being wasted in the movie branch and it always bothered me. Having a special love for paper as a medium seeing loads being wasted I have a hard time letting it go. Also carrying an unexplained love for old books since I remember, they have always seemed inspirited to me. Beyond the content in words they carry.
But there is also another even deeper meta-meaning for me:
Paper is an ensouled medium. Any sheet of paper could carry life-, or world changing sentences in words or image. However, while some sheet of paper is lucky to carry – let's say– a Constitution, some other end up in the paper bin and the sewer after some wiping. It's like with the fate of people I suppose…
In this project I am giving these crashed destinies a second chance – by letting them play an important part in this gigantic Library.
In general I work in three different scales. For this I chose 1/6 to better allow possible future closeups.
The process would obviously be: Content –> Shelves –> Library
1/ Content – loads of books, scrolls, boxes, jars etc in all forms;
2/ Shelves – actually, a variation of bookkeeping systems like shelves, piles of books and crates;
3/ The Library as a designed space with the above arranged in an appealing way for the camera.
Follow me as the Library grows!
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