PIA NORBERG
mask design
AIDA OPERA LIVE
KARL MAY GAMES
AIDA CRUISES
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MANGEMENT
Concept
I work closely with directors, costume designers, producers and actors/singers/dancers to conceptualize and define the desired look for each character.
My team and I need to be able to apply different make-up and hair techniques on this basis to achieve the desired look.
Organization
I am responsible for the budget and personnel management of the make-up team.
I ensure that resources and budgets are used effectively and monitor the quality and working hours of the team.
I also ensure compliance with the safety and hygiene regulations for the use of make-up artist products.
Personnel
Make-up artists and actors have to harmonize well with each other personally. The right composition of the team inspires the preparation and application of make-up and hair.
Craft
MASK DESIGN
From the artistic concept to the final realization, I create masks and mask parts that are perfectly tailored to the respective requirements.
Hair & make-up
I design and realize make-up and hairstyles that emphasize the personality and features of the character and have the best possible effect, especially on stage.
Wig Design
I design and create perfectly coordinated wigs and hairpieces using my extensive knowledge of styles and styles.
Technology,
Teamwork
and timing
Large-scale productions such as open-air events, cruise shows or stage spectacles with hundreds of participants place special demands on the make-up concept. Unlike in traditional theater, make-up, hairstyles and masks not only have to be aesthetically pleasing, but also extremely durable, weather-resistant and functional over long periods of time – whether in wind and rain at outdoor events or under heavy physical strain from dance and movement.
I develop design concepts for make-up and hairstyling that are both visually impressive and practical. Also for situations in which performers such as dancers or singers have to implement their looks independently, for example on cruises. I work closely with directors, costume designers, choreographers and production teams to create a powerful, coherent overall picture.
Another focus is on scalability: in shows with up to 250 participants, make-up and styling must not only be artistically well thought out, but also logistically efficient to implement. I create looks that clearly define the characters visually and also work from a distance without losing detail.
Close coordination between make-up artists and performers is essential – trust, efficiency and team dynamics are the key to achieving reliable results even under high time pressure. Techniques such as weather-resistant make-up, customizable wigs or special adhesives are just as much a part of the tools of the trade as creative flexibility.