michelle beshaw

Button Hinged Shrinky Dink Shadow Puppet

2011-11-28T14:21:00.000-08:00

Two of my favorite things: Shrinky Dinks and buttons.

Travels: Pakistan

2011-11-06T11:57:00.000-08:00

In November of 2000 I traveled to Lahore Pakistan with the Czechoslovak American Marionette Theatre to perform in a festival of puppet theatre. It was an amazing trip to say the least. Having visited the newly re-opened Islamic galleries at the Metropolitan Museum yesterday and in light of what is happening in that part of the world, I'm reminded of a remarkable place and what a rare opportunity this was.

This poor creature must have been tired after hauling our several trunks of puppets and various scenery to the theatre for load-in.
In this picture: Stefano Zazzera and Roland Duprey.

Lunch and dinner -- some of the finest meals I've ever had -- were served in this giant tent generally followed by table top puppet performances, music and dancing.

Burmese Puppeteer with his cast of characters.

Favorite mode of transportation. I'm standing on top with Theresa Linnihan.

Old City mosque.

Blur of crowd in Old City market.

Gathering at the Pakistan border with India for the changing of the guard.

A group of school children.

Sunday Stroll

2011-10-19T07:12:00.000-07:00

I so love this stone rabbit, sitting patient and pretty in a wheel barrow in a particularly beautiful downtown community garden.

Herky Bird

2011-10-08T16:32:00.000-07:00

The Herky Bird is the mascot for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. I created this mask for my Cousin Melissa's wedding in Iowa at the request of her mother, Michelle. Herky was a surprise guest at the wedding and clearly had a wonderful time. Cousin Michelle made the wonderful costume. Congratulations, Melissa and Jacy!

From: Sheep Musing in the Valley of Sleeping Dogs

2011-06-16T15:59:00.000-07:00

Sleepy Dog Puppet

Mr. M.: Costume Design

2011-06-16T15:39:00.000-07:00

Mr. M.: Ronnie Wasserstrom

Costume images from the Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre production of Mr. M. performed at Theatre for the New City.

The Butcher: Steven Ryan

Mrs Cizcova: Deborah Beshaw

SS Officer: Vit Horejs

Chickie: Theresa Linnihan

St. Ann's Puppet Lab: Sheep Musing in the Valley of Sleeping Dogs

2011-05-25T07:34:00.000-07:00

Photos by Richard Termine

Images from my piece in the Lab at St. Ann's Warehouse.

Santa Monica Pier at Sunset

2011-03-29T09:28:00.000-07:00

On a recent trip to California, a drive along the Pacific Coast Highway with my friend, Paul, led us, by some incredible magic, to the Santa Monica Pier right at dusk; my favorite time of day. In a perfect world, every moment would be filled with pink and blue neon ferris wheels and roller coasters, basking in the perfect glow of sunset.

Tulip Forest Tales: Puppet Portraits

2011-03-10T07:43:00.000-08:00

Princess Spring Blossom

I recently shot a series of portraits of these Tulip Forest Tales hand puppets for my new portfolio page: behance.net/michellebeshaw. Delightful and fun storytellers, these critters evolved over years and there are likely more to come.

Lady

Bow Wow

Mr. Rabbit

Mr. Fox

Sheep

Home

2011-02-10T12:51:00.000-08:00

Portrait by William Eldred

2011-02-04T13:38:00.000-08:00

Portrait of me, by William Eldred. One of my favorite things.

Puppet Bouquet

2010-10-31T08:20:00.000-07:00

Tulip forest hit the big time as part of the decorations for La MaMa's benefit last week. More pictures to come.

Photograph by Deborah Beshaw

Eeeeek.

2010-10-02T19:47:00.000-07:00

Photo by Kate Norberg

Paper Mask

2010-09-23T06:28:00.000-07:00

Photograph by Kate Norberg

Ontological Sheep Musing

2010-09-06T14:24:00.000-07:00

On exhibit in: Synapse, a group show curated by Tony Troncale. Through the 16th of September at 220 Gallery, 220 W. 16th street.

Coney Island at Dusk

2010-09-02T06:21:00.000-07:00

Something about the quality of the light makes dusk the perfect time of day for just about anything. My evening at Coney Island was pure magic under a glowing, gloaming sky with lights sparkling, the sound of the ocean and a Nathan's hot dog.

From the homefront: Exhibition Event/Invitation

2010-08-30T17:42:00.000-07:00

Synapse: A group exhibition curated by Anthony Troncale, featuring: Michelle Beshaw, Bill Eldred Jr., Josh Gura, Fred Hatt, Dan Leo, Yuri Lev, Marilyn McLaren, Eric Olson, David Schafer, Anthony Troncale. At the 220 Gallery, 220 W. 16th Street, Sept 2-16.

From The Tulip Forest Tales

2010-07-25T13:49:00.000-07:00

The Tulip Forest Tales chronicle the Spring time adventures and goings on in Tulip Forest, where once a year all forest critters gather for the Festival of Springaling, where Princess Spring Blossom officially rings the bells of Spring.

Mrs. Moo Cow recites her ode to Spring. Mrs. Moo Cow: Oh Springalingalingaling; We await your sweet, melodious ringaling; The seedlings and tulip trees do sing; The brooks, they are ababbling; For gladness that you bringaling; Oh Springalingalingaling.

Because goats are nice to have around and kind of magical.

From Princess Spring Blossom's Wishing Star Wish: She consulted wise, old Mrs. Raven in her wishing willow tree, who gave her a map to the Celestial Mountains and carefulous instructioning that should she find herself lost, she should follow the sheep, who always knows the way, and beware the valley of the sleeping dogs, lest she wake them. For they should surely howl and the moon would most assuredly rise before she'd had time to hop aboard. All of this she did as she was told most respectfulously.

A middle of the night dreamy dream had enchanted her forthward to fulfill a most curious and unlikely dreamy dream wish; to ring the bells of Spring from high atop the moon.

The Napier Project: Developed in residence at Mabou Mines

2010-07-19T19:41:00.000-07:00

The Napier Project ; Writer, Director, Designer, Performer.
The Napier Project summons to life three girls, their identities long since forgotten, pictured in a photo, circa 1907, from a family album. The play follows their meticulous efforts to unravel the mystery of the photo album, musing on its left behind bits and pieces to reconstruct home, the once-upon-a-time, small, rural farming community of Napier, Iowa.

The Napier Project was developed and presented as part of the Resident Artist Program 2000 Mabou Mines Suite It was subsequently presented in the Music Pagoda; Prospect Park, Brooklyn and exhibited as part of Great Small Works Temporary Toy Theatre Museum in 2000.

9:00. Bed Time

Stormy Skies and the Party Line

After the Storm

Patricia Judge(Mom), Richard and Verna Judge(Great Aunt and Uncle), Jimmy Judge(Uncle) and Genevieve Judge(Grandma)

The End

Wedding Puppet

2010-07-15T18:42:00.000-07:00

Masks, Papier Mache

2010-07-12T19:06:00.000-07:00

Old Favorites

Haiku #2 Sweet Destination

2010-07-11T12:38:00.000-07:00

Pathway on eggshells

Go slow, mark of makers tree

Now to find way home.

Home

2010-07-08T18:03:00.000-07:00

Puppets from The Napier Project

Hats made from found objects

2010-06-26T15:09:00.000-07:00

Designed for The Village Project by The Czech-American Marionette Theatre at La MaMa.

Collage Mask from: The Land of Blah

2010-06-25T19:15:00.000-07:00

Haiku #1 Legacy

2010-06-20T13:51:00.000-07:00

Spy the feather tree,

Whispers mysteriously,

Beloved legacy

Paper Daffodil

2010-06-20T12:15:00.000-07:00

Photograph by Kate Norberg

Greatest Smallest Parade Video.

2010-06-06T09:55:00.000-07:00

Toy Theatre Happenings

2010-05-30T15:31:00.000-07:00

Lining up for The Greatest Smallest Parade

My float for The Greatest Smallest Parade celebrating the opening of Great Small Works International Toy Theatre Festival at St. Ann's Warehouse.

My piece, On the Line: A Telephone Odyssey, on view in Great Small Works Temporary Toy Theatre Museum and Festival at St. Ann's Warehouse in Dumbo. Viewable until June 14, 2010.

2010-05-29T20:03:00.000-07:00

Great Small Works Greatest Smallest Parade celebrating their 9th Toy Theatre Festival. I have a float in the parade and theatre in the gallery. Stay tuned for details about performances next weekend.
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Home

2010-05-23T17:47:00.000-07:00

Images by Lex Samu and his newish phone.

Paper Wedding Bouquet

2010-05-19T17:48:00.000-07:00

Photo by Kate Norberg

Paper Lilly

2010-05-19T17:21:00.000-07:00

Photo by Kate Norberg

Lulu: A Woeful, Highseas Rhapsody of Sunken Wishes and Curious Fishes

2010-05-18T19:41:00.000-07:00

Spring bonnets made from paper.

2010-05-09T07:00:00.000-07:00

Photos by Kate Norberg

The Calling: A work in progress for Great Small Works Toy Theatre Festival

2010-05-01T16:15:00.000-07:00

Prose of the Transsiberian and of The Little Joan of France

2010-04-25T13:04:00.000-07:00

Favorite from among the many strange and wonderful performance projects: ensemble.

Home

2010-04-25T11:15:00.000-07:00

Eclectic urban farmhouse tableau. At home in Brooklyn, an assembly of thoughts, musings, heirlooms and relics.