Papageno Paper Garment
Type: Academic
Prêt a Plier
Professor: Sophia Vyzoviti
University of Thessaly, Departmet of Architecture
2019
"The Magic Flute" ("Die Zauberflöte") is a German opera in two acts composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It is a work rich in symbolism, and numerous interpretations have been proposed. In the first scene, Prince Tamino calls for help as he is pursued by a monstrous reptile. Simultaneously, the "bird hunter" Papageno convinces him that he will come to his rescue.
The 'Papageno' pleated garment takes inspiration from the title role, where the protagonist is depicted wearing a jumpsuit adorned with thin strips of wood. Accordingly, the paper prototype consists of repeating diamond-shaped units, creating a cape with voluminous pointed sleeves at the top, and a waistband with linear elements that extend to the ankles, while the rest of the body remains exposed. The pattern is composed of six pieces of opaline. At the leg area, there is a parametric variation of the rhombus unit, accentuating the lines of the body. At two focal points - one below the knee and one at the ankle - stripes of rhombuses rotate around the shin for additional support and ease of movement. The garment exudes a strong sense of dynamism, with the "twist" of the spiky elements on the sleeves creating intriguing shadows.
