Designer/Maker
I am a freelance puppet designer/maker working in theatre, film and the visual arts from my studio in East London. At the core of my work is the desire to create a dynamic partnership between the materials, character and physicality of a puppet. I particularly enjoy collaborating with directors, actors and a project team to find the most exciting/best outcome possible.
On a practical level I am a resourceful hands on maker with a wide range of technical skills giving me a fairly extensive knowledge of different materials and their application in puppet design. Through puppet making I have developed a keen interest in the mechanics of moving parts and the fine craft of engineering. I am very familiar with working alongside a director using a prototype puppet to rigorously test for subtle and dynamic action. In terms of scale I have made puppets from as small as a mouse up to a 3m high figure and have been extremely lucky to have worked alongside some of the best makers and performers in the industry.
About
Charlie Tymms Studio
London UK
M: 00 44 7961 301 316
email: charlietymmsstudio@gmail.com