Jun 22
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME - QUASIMODO & FROLLO (2016)
The juxtaposition between the costumes of Quasimodo and Frollo reveals Frollo’s cruelty and hypocrisy. He declares himself to be self-righteous and morally pure while wearing a voluminous houppelande in embroidered velvet, in contrast to his ward’s shabby clothing. The black fabric suggests false modesty, requiring an expensive dye historically. My initial designs for Quasimodo featured a plain tunic; adding patches of richly coloured fabrics created visual interest, emphasised Frollo’s neglect, and improved cohesion with the other characters.
