'Spectacle of the Surreal' was a performance that was part of the V&A's performance festival in 2025. The performance showcased costumes created by students at Wimbledon College of Arts, inspired by the V&A’s collection of surreal and illusory objects. I designed and fully realised this costume which was part of the performance. It was based on a 1952 mask from Swan Lake, designed by Leslie Hurry.
Following the performance, I created design illustrations for other characters from Swan Lake as part of my final assessment at university. After my graduation, my V&A costume was used in an advertisement for University of the Arts London.
Photo by Kaya Short
Photo by Kaya Short
Photo by Kaya Short
Photo by Kaya Short
Dress rehearsal. Photo by Kaya Short
Dress rehearsal. Photo by Kaya Short
Photo by Kaya Short
Photo by Kaya Short
Photo by Kaya Short
Dress rehearsal. Photo by Kaya Short
Design Illustrations
Costume Featured in an Advertisement
Video produced by Grey Moth Productions for UAL. Set design by Kim Chow