Saturday, 7 September 2013

Getting All Steampunked Up in the Boudoir





 

THE BEDROOM THROUGH STEAMPUNK EYES


A woman's boudoir is her own private place. It is her  inner sanctum, to be alone  her own thoughts,to dream her dreams. It is the one room she can express herself and set her spirit free.

 In Steampunk style - Let us traverse the vast interior and explore the unknown territories of the lady's chamber 




A girl  can strip right down in the bedroom and bare all  

 
or display her wares of  collectable ephemera and inspiration
 

The heritage palettes of  the  nostalgia era were based on the pigments available,  usually set in a lime wash. The hues are soft  as a whisper or dramatic and deep. 


To create the effect the empirical elements are ambiance and atmosphere. Colour sets a backdrop for the stage and props.  

Industrial , Chinoiserie, Victorian , Art Nouveau adding a swirling mystery  in the Aether of the room. 

  

    



 The expeditions in other more exotic lands and the New World,  to the boundaries of the Colonies of the Empire gave inspiration to designShips brought back goods, artifacts and novelties not seen or imagined before







Think parasols, fairy lights, chandelier,  layers of diaphanous fabrics, vintage lace and crochet , old travelers' trunks & treasure from yesteryear


 







The performance of theatre is all an illusion -  just smoke and mirrors


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