RRhianna Yates

Cardiff, Wales

Rhianna Yates

Designer. Maker. Performer.

Rhianna Yates in a green harlequin costume, standing beside a life-size harlequin puppet dressed to match.

Innovative puppets, sculptures and costumes to conjure whimsical performances.

About

In her own words

Innovative puppets, sculptures and costumes to conjure whimsical performances.

With a background in performance, my artistic approach is built on a deep understanding of how an audience will interact with an art work. My aim is to always evoke an emotional response, whether that be with a narrative the work denotes due to its materials, symbolism or direct audience engagement.

I have a passion for illusion or surrealism and I aim to dazzle audiences by bringing the suspension of disbelief, the true embodiment of theatre, to every project. I specialise in large scale puppets or sculptures and wearable art using a range of techniques, from wood to willow, Latex casts to foam carves, even metal and fire!

— Rhianna Yates

  • BasedCardiff, Wales
  • InsuranceEquity insured
  • MakesLarge-scale puppets, sculpture, wearable art, scenic and props
  • MaterialsWood, willow, latex casts, foam carves, metal, fire
  • TrainedRoyal Welsh College of Music & Drama
  • Also performs asMasquerave

Portfolio

Selected work

Puppets, sculpture, scenic work and wearable art, described by Rhianna.

Performing as Masquerave

Performance

Fire, dragon staff, hoop and aerial.

Contact

Get in touch

Commissions, collaborations and bookings. Messages are answered on Instagram.

Cardiff, Wales · Equity insured