Playing Wolves

Part of the Jim Henson Awared for Puppetry

In this scene presentation from Leo Grierson’s work “Playing Wolves," the theme of identity is explored through the use of both physical and digital puppetry. In one version of the scene, the characters of Lux and Kendra meet to play their stuffed animal game of "wolves." In the second presentation, the wolf game is played out with just their bodies, while their wolf alter egos are suspended above them, controlled through motion capture. Each version of the scene presents a different way to approach the perception we have of identity - and what aspects of identity we influence control over, and which seem to act without our knowledge.

My role in this presentation included adapting, texture painting and rigging the 3D models and integrating the live Rokoko motion capture into the video design using Unity and Isadora.

Written and Directed by Leo Grierson

Media Design Leo Grierson and Timothy Kelly

Starring Leo Grierson and Jordan Embrack

Photos by Mark Williams