Image: ‘Shadowbird’ © Mal Grieve
In the Dim Light showcases a collection of sculpture and short film by Orcadian puppeteer, animator and model maker Mal Grieve. As well as being heavily influenced by the Scottish environment, Mal takes a lot of inspiration from the small and the everyday. This love of the little things can be seen in the sculptures on show in the foyer gallery – the intricate characters, miniature sets, props and delicate objects requiring the viewer to get up close, explore and interact with the work.
Shadow Puppet-making
Download the simple templates below to create your own shadow puppet stories, or why not design your own and using these as inspiration?
How to make a shadow puppet – Instructions
The templates were taken from a free online resource called Past Times.
