Institute of Art Design + Technology Dún Laoghaire
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Louise Murphy
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While researching the Salem witch trials I came across the story of Elizabeth Demdike. Elizabeth was charged with witch craft and during her trial she spoke of her familiar Tibbs. Tibbs was a shape shifting imp that could transform into many different animals.He appeared to Elizabeth in the form of a cat and a hare. His true form was that of a humanoid looking imp. For my project I decided to sculpt Tibbs in the halfway point of his transformation. I referenced both human anatomy and that of a hairless cat while also adding some gargoyle like features, (the ears and the nose). His head operates as a hand puppet, his arms operate on rods and his tail simply moves using fishing wire. I wanted the puppet to be charming yet scary. I hope I achieved this!

BA [Hons] 3D Design, Modelmaking + Digital Art
Tibbs Front view
Tibbs side view right
Tibbs side view left
Tibbs Back view (hand opening at the neck).
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Action still
Tibbs comes to life! Action video.





BA [Hons] 3D Design, Modelmaking + Digital Art
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