COLLECTION NAME:
Graduate Thesis Collection
Record
Title:
"Lazarus": A Costume Re-design to fit the World of David Bowie
Creator:
Tuttle, Kassandra
Subject:
Thesis (M.F.A.) -- Production Design
Subject:
Savannah College of Art and Design -- Department of Production Design
Rights:
Copyright is retained by the authors or artists of items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Abstract:
"This thesis is a costume re-design for the David Bowie jukebox musical, 'Lazarus.' It takes a
modern-day stage musical back in time to the 1970s. The inspiration of the design comes from
the beginning of David Bowie’s career and when Thomas Newton, an alien from Anthea in
search for supplies for his dying home planet, is first presented in the book and film, 'The Man
Who Fell to Earth.' Research focuses on 1970s fashion, David Bowie’s androgynous style, and
how David Bowie and androgyny in fashion are still relevant today. The costumes will highlight
the isolation of Newton as he is stuck on Earth and why 'Lazarus' set in the 1970s is exciting and
significant vision for a modern audience to see."
modern-day stage musical back in time to the 1970s. The inspiration of the design comes from
the beginning of David Bowie’s career and when Thomas Newton, an alien from Anthea in
search for supplies for his dying home planet, is first presented in the book and film, 'The Man
Who Fell to Earth.' Research focuses on 1970s fashion, David Bowie’s androgynous style, and
how David Bowie and androgyny in fashion are still relevant today. The costumes will highlight
the isolation of Newton as he is stuck on Earth and why 'Lazarus' set in the 1970s is exciting and
significant vision for a modern audience to see."
Abstract:
Keywords: 1970s, costume design, androgyny, David Bowie, Lazarus, The Man Who Fell to
Earth, Thomas Jerome Newton
Earth, Thomas Jerome Newton
Publisher:
Savannah, Georgia : Savannah College of Art and Design
Date:
2019-05
Format:
PDF : 79 pages, color illustrations