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Name;
Mieke Singh Dodd
Course;
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
Discipline;
Costume Maker / Set & Props Construction
Actor in a vibrant layered costume with ruffles and floral patterns, holding a mask, against a pink background.

Costume Maker, 'Always' Devised Project

Doll Dress

Photo: Drew Echberg

Two mannequins with bodices wrapped in orange and green crisscross lacing over mesh tops.

Textile Artist, 'HOME (extract)'

Abstract sashes

Photo: Amanda Hitten

Mannequin adorned with a teal and blue geometric-patterned macramé overlay.

Textile Artist, 'HOME (extract)'

Macrame top

Photo: Amanda Hitten

Cast in monochromatic costumes, interacting on stage with minimalist cube props, under a yellow light.

Costume maker, 'Rarely' Devised Project

Photo: Drew Echberg

Performers on a dark stage with white doors illuminated by projected digital images.

Head of Staging, 'Gesturing Weaving Unfolding'

Photo: Gregory Lorenzutti

Mannequin wearing a crochet halter neck piece in blue and green hues with long tassels.

Textile Artist, 'HOME (extract)'

Macrame top

Photo: Amanda Hitten

Mannequin in a patchwork blue tailcoat with contrasting printed sleeves and asymmetric hem.

Maker and Art Finisher, Costume Project

Front of tailcoat for Alfonso

Photo: Amanda Hitten

Mannequin in a patchwork blue tailcoat with contrasting printed sleeves and asymmetric hem.

Maker and Art Finisher, Costume Project

Back of tailcoat for AlfonsoPhoto: Amanda Hitten

A portrait photo of Mieke Singh Dodd

Mieke Singh Dodd is a costume and props maker whom recently completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA).

Mieke creates engaging, accessible theatre that relates to topics about identity and disability. Mieke began in devised theatre as a performer before quickly finding a love for backstage and making.

Mieke worked in the UK on Red Hood Production's immersive installations of 'Big Teeth' (2017, 2018) and 'The Sandman' (2019).

Mieke's VCA credits include Costume Maker on 'Merrily We Roll Along' (2022) and 'Sometimes, Always, Rarely, Never' (2022), Head of Staging for 'Gesturing Weaving Unfolding' (2023) and Senior Costumier for the VCA dance production 'before, between, beyond'.

Recent internships have included experience in puppet making, props and set decorating. Mieke has a strong interest in performance art, immersive theatre, puppetry, crochet, lace making and embroidery.

A portrait photo of Mieke Singh Dodd