Entries by andytoad

The Stealing of the Kine

Last week in Philadelphia, in the Conwell Dance Theater at Temple University, Wolf-in-Skins (a dance-opera I have been designing with co-creators Christopher Williams and Gregory Spears) had it’s avant-premiere showing of act one. My costume designs for the opera’s supernatural characters made their first appearance on stage. Many thanks to an amazingly gifted cast of dancers and […]

Gruss vom Krampus!

… Happy Holidays! Yuletide Greetings!  … My friend Adam and I recently got together for a photo shoot with the goal of depicting Krampus. Krampus? You remember –  the figure from Germanic lore associated with winter solstice, season change and fertility. Krampus chases away wicked spirits, assures a bountiful growing season, symbolizes a right of passage. […]

Desired Things

Dear blog, Please do not think that you are forgotten. While we may not see one another as often as I’d like – you are in my heart and mind always.  Let’s make an effort to spend more time together in 2013, alright? There is so much that I want to share with you. Times […]

cul de cerf

… On Aura Tout Vu Fall/Winter 2012-2013 collection – “Somewhere Else Kingdom” at the Jardin de Palais Royale during Paris Couture Fashion Week I’m not really sure about the rest of the collection, but the guys with deer butts are definitely harbingers of fall fashion… … … … Trending Forecast : Centaur Booty … …