BLO’s The Fall of the House of Usher
Art Director
Ancient Order of the Wooden Skull
2020
Project Synopsis
During the later stages of the 2020 pandemic, productions were starting to get off the ground but large social gatherings were still prohibited. The Boston Lyric Opera was faced with a dilemma: They had comissioned a wonderful opera by renowned composer Phillip Glass, based on Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher.” Rather than put it on as a stage production, they shifted gears and envisioned it as a hybrid animated piece to be streamed to their fans.
This macabre piece of social commentary holds a special place in my heart, as it was the first time I was hired to be the Art Director. We poured hours into the house, furniture, and everything else. I’m very proud of this dark masterpiece.
Design Projects
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Various iterations of the design
DOLLHOUSE
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Hillary Making the Dollhouse
This project was Hillary’s baby, we really couldn’t have done it without her.
Sometimes your job as an Art Director is to stand aside and let an artist loose. This was one of those times.
WALLS, WINDOWS & CURTAINS
Even the simplest set piece has to be considered carefully. The interior of the dollhouse was deceptively simple: Flat walls to create long corridors. But even seemingly simple things have their challenges. These were a unique opportunity to make a macabre setting stand out with this Victorian era interior.
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Various iterations of the design
Learning on the job
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LIVING ROOM + FURNITURE
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Various iterations of the design
Various iterations of the design
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Various iterations of the design
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Various iterations of the design
BEDROOM
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Various iterations of the design
DINING ROOM
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MAUSOLEUM
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MUSIC BOX
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Various iterations of the design
Various iterations of the design
Various iterations of the design
Various iterations of the design
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