This was a big challenge for me on a lot of levels. I’ve never been much for standing in front of people – even behind a puppet. Great that I was able to team up with creative partner Mike Allison. We told a story of hyperventilating student in the midst of a panic attack and Doctor Freud in NYU counseling services.

Making objects is always engrossing. I never used sculpey before. It was easy to work with, relatively strong after firing, had good color, and held lines and form pretty well. It was also relatively inexpensive. Antonius showed a bunch of us how to use a sewing machine. High technology for me. I’ve always used a stapler, fabric glue, or a needle and thread – when I couldn’t have a proper tailor do the work. The big anxiety was getting out in front of people – from behind my puppet.

Peter Terezakis

Tisch School of the Arts
http://www.terezakis.com

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