Frodo's Pepper Ghost - sand sculpture #057

Remember that time when Tupac performed from beyond the grave with Snoop Dog. Well it wasn't some amazing new holographic technology but an old stage effect first demonstrated in 1862 by English scientist John Henry Pepper and was coined 'Peppers Ghost' because of the way it allowed apparitions to appear on stage with other actors.

last time I showed the main sculpture made in Wijnegem, Belgium based on the theme of books and in particular Encyclopedias. Thank you all for your kindness on that post..
Today I wanted to show this other quick little thing I made based on the ' lord of the Rings'. It wasn't a great sculpture because of the short time I had to make it but the way it was displayed was quite clever, an idea decided upon by Baldrick Buckle, one of the organisers.

It is actually quite a simple idea. Using a sheet of glass placed 45 degrees to the audience it reflects a character off stage when light is applied to them. In my case I made a little Frodo placing his Precious on his finger. For Tupac they used a sheet of thin film and a video projection.

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When the light is removed. Puff, like magic, it disappears. Well, nearly, there was a bit too much ambient light.

Here is the Tupac video in case you missed it.

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Encyclopedias - sand sculpture #056

The Lion King - sand sculpture #055

The first breakfast Nativity- sand sculpture #054

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