BYU MOA exhibits shifts from cinema to natural phenomena

BYU MOA exhibits shifts from cinema to natural phenomena

By Sara Jarman

November 24th, 2014 @ 10:42am

Brigham Young University Museum of Art

PROVO Hollywoods time in Provo is coming to an end. BYUs Museum of Art exhibit, CUT: Costume and the Cinema, featuring pieces worn by Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet and Amy Adams amongst many others will be ending Dec. 6.

While one exhibit leaves though, a new installation just arrives, Plexus No. 29, by artist Gabriel Dawe that provides a tangible perspective on light.

A range of characters greet visitors upon first arrival into the exhibition room, from Captain Jack Sparrow to John Smith to Christine Daa. Photos are prohibited though unfortunately, for museum goers and paparazzi.

While vibrant colors and versatile fabric provide eye candy for viewers, the mechanics behind costuming is also vital to understand. How a costume fits a particular individual's body, as well as the various underpinnings of a garment are equally important in accurately portraying the clothing and setting on camera.

The correct underwear is essential to give the proper look: once strapped into corsetry and other curious underpinnings an actor will assume the appropriate deportment of the period, reads the Museum of Art introductory placard.

Each piece is specifically tailored not only to the actors body, but develops almost a distinct personality itself as well.

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BYU MOA exhibits shifts from cinema to natural phenomena