Keep the heid

A glimpse into the world of the model maker. The studio next to the theatre in Figures, gives a fascinating view of part completed models, casts and finished characters.

Some of these heads are for the Caps Grossos, grotesque figures who accompany the "kings" on their journey through the streets of towns on the evening of the 5th January to herald the coming of the Magi. Others will provide satirical comment as they are mounted on the bodies of "Cagener" those little defecating figures that feature in the passebres or nativity scenes that are a feature of every Catalan Christmas.

As I am in a state of advanced erraticism in terms of blips let me wish you all a very very merry Christmas and a good New Year now, as it may be Easter before I get round to it otherwise.