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Oedipus Rex
An individual scenography project: monumental classical forms, elevated levels, columns and a central throne, built entirely from paper, cardboard and blue foam, then lit and photographed until the miniature reads as a full-scale stage.
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OEDIPUS REX
(Theatre Scenography • Physical Maquette)
Oedipus Rex is an individual scenography project exploring the themes of fate, truth, power, and tragedy through a physical theatrical maquette. The stage design uses monumental classical forms, elevated levels, columns, and a central throne to create a strong and symbolic theatrical composition.
The maquette was constructed entirely from alternative materials, including paper, cardboard, blue foam, and UHU adhesive, transforming simple materials into architectural forms and theatrical elements.
Beyond the construction itself, the project focused on bringing the miniature stage to life through theatrical lighting and cinematic photography. Light, shadows, camera angles, and atmosphere were carefully developed to make the final photographs feel like scenes from a full-scale theatre production.
TECHNICAL PLAN
The technical plan was developed to define the stage layout, proportions, and spatial relationship between the central throne, curved platform, surrounding columns, and performance area. The symmetrical composition directs visual focus toward the throne while maintaining clear circulation and open performance space around the central setting.
MODEL-MAKING
The stage was handcrafted from scratch using simple alternative materials such as blue foam, cardboard, paper, and adhesive. Each architectural element—from the classical columns and arches to the curved platform and central throne—was individually constructed and assembled to translate the technical design into a physical theatrical space.
HANDCRAFTING PROCESS
Each element was individually shaped, assembled, and refined by hand, with particular attention given to the classical columns and their decorative details. Reference images were used throughout the process to translate architectural forms into simplified miniature elements using alternative materials.
MATERIALS USED
The maquette was constructed using simple and accessible materials, transformed through cutting, shaping, layering, and painting to simulate the architectural elements of the stage.
Blue Foam • Cardboard • Paper • UHU Adhesive • Acrylic Paints
FINAL MAQUETTE
The completed maquette brings the stage design to life through its classical architecture, central throne, and symmetrical composition. The final model was then prepared for theatrical lighting and cinematic photography, transforming the handcrafted miniature into the atmosphere of a full-scale stage production.
PROJECT CONCLUSION
This project brought together scenography, model making, lighting, and photography into one complete theatrical experiment. Building the set from scratch using simple alternative materials challenged me to think creatively about form, scale, and construction. The final lighting and cinematic photography transformed the physical maquette beyond its materials, allowing the miniature stage to communicate the dramatic atmosphere and visual identity of Oedipus Rex.
