Be dazzled by the opulent costumes of New Zealand designer Kristian Fredrikson. The exhibition includes gorgeous garments and detailed drawings from nine ballets including Cinderella, Peter Pan, Swan Lake and A Christmas Carol.
Highlights include Cinderella’s ball dress, Princess Odile’s tutu from Swan Lake, the phantoms from A Christmas Carol and the brightly patterned chorus from A Servant of Two Masters.
The show offers a detailed look at Fredrikson’s designs, acclaimed for their sumptuous, jewel-like qualities, hidden meanings and underlying symbolism.
Image: Kristian Fredrikson, Titania, The Dream, 1981. Collection of The Dowse Art Museum. Gift of The Royal New Zealand Ballet. Image by Jeff McEwan