The other day, a tutor offered me the suggestion to reference the sculpture 'Rock Drill' by Jacob Epstein for an essay I was required to write at the time of my FMP. From around this same time, I also found out about a particular kind of mask that seemed all too appropriate to reference (and possibly incorporate) for my Baphomet.
This is called a 'splatter mask'. This was a piece of equipment worn by tank crews during the First World War. They were specifically designed to cover up the face from any potential harm caused by
shrapnel that may have entered the tank when under fire on the battelfield. The thin slits over the eye-holes and chainmail hanging from below the nose are rather interesting features.
11/5/2011
I made my first attempt to produce Baphomet's wings. Having looked up various means people have created costume wings, I ended up thinking of using collapsable laundry baskets. As a material, they are cheap and also lightweight and strong. Although it initially took some time to plan out how the wings could be shaoed from this, once sorted construction seemed to run along smoothly.
I managed to make the framework appear much like the skeletal frame of a bat's wing.
12/5/2011
I had touched up with completed wing frame/s by adding some fur and feathers. Although I originally hoped to use only black feathers, I opened my mind to the use of other, darkly coloured feathers.
I'll admit, I could see the appeal in its upcoming form, which was further supported by the positive feedback I received from peers, tutors and family alike. However, I quickly developed second thoughts on the outcome...
13/5/2011
I reconsidered. Although the wings would work well in providing a theatrical appearance, even at the early stage (as shown above), I also felt the aesthetic was conflicting with the defining idea behind the piece. '21st Century Baphomet' is to be a symbol of neutrality and understanding torn apart by humanity's supposed preoccupation with conflict. The wings were, in my eyes, appearing 'too clean' and contact to appropriately convey this nature. So, I set out to construct a new pair of wings, this time made to hang down, as if of some fallen angel.
16/5/2011
For the past few days, I have been constructing the frame of the new wings. Personally, I am pleased with the results. They are more arched than the previous pair which remained outstretched and the material chosen to cover the frame should be easier to apply and manipulate to provide that more broken and tattered look that I hoped to develop.
Covering and setting up the harness should be done by the end of the week.
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