Daens: The Musical - Visuals & Concept art
Daens The Musical by Studio 100 is one of the projects I was able to work on during my time at KING Concept. The musical uses cutting-edge technology including 8 massive LCD screens 7 by 4 meters each, who are programmed to drive around from one position to another. The audience takes place on 8 moving grandstands, which are programmed as well. The musical tells the true story of Adolf Daens, a Catholic priest in Aalst who strives to improve the miserable working conditions in the local factories in the 19th century.
I worked on the visuals shown on the LCD screens, and on the concepts for several decor pieces. This was one of the larger productions I've worked on so far, and it was immensely satisfying so see the end result.
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Amazing art direction by Piet De Koninck
Supervision and technical direction by Wouter Verhulst
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This is a selection of visuals made for the LCD screens.
Concept for the spinning jennies who had to be able to ride on stage. 6 models were produced for the musical.
Concept for the factory office. This set piece has two sides, the other side is the pulpit used in the church scene.
Concept for a set extension used during the burial scene.
A couple of set designs for the moving platforms.
The first 10 or so minutes of the musical.