Evie Thomson
A collection of textiles produced for the stage, which explore the narrative of Brothers Grimm's Snow White.
About
![Black and white portrait of Evie Thomson](http://cdn-acquia.dundee.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/content_summary_free_image_webp/public/2022-05/Evie-thomson-profile.jpeg.webp?itok=fyJ6L2ht)
Snow White and the Evil Queen
I have always had a love for dance and performance, the life that costume can bring to the production and the performers is crucial to a cohesive and exciting show. Exaggerated and detailed costumes have always caught my eye and this is something I wanted to explore in my work. I have created bold and dramatic designs with hand embroidery and beaded details which will shimmer under the stage lights to enhance the wearer's movements.
For this collection I looked at the Brothers Grimm story of Snow White, this tale has been diluted over time to the Disney version we know today, but I am more interested in the dark and gory original version. This twisted storyline is evil and wicked with murder plots, cannibalism and cruel punishments. I want to try to convey the more gruesome side to the story and foreshadow the devilish nature of the malicious scenes. From dangerous forests to human organs, I have taken these grim images and created beautiful and enticing textiles.
![Fake blood droplets on a fine nude mesh.](http://cdn-acquia.dundee.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/student_work_desktop_1440w/public/2022-05/Evie-feature.jpeg?itok=USUaxFHL)
The Evil Queen
These samples explore the gruesome imagery of the Evil Queen.
![White velvet and sheer sample with blue blotchy marks.](http://cdn-acquia.dundee.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/student_work_desktop_1440w/public/2022-05/Evie-thomson-5-gallery2_0.jpeg?itok=s1b93Y3b)
Snow White
These samples explore the dangers surrounding Snow White in the dark forest.