Defining A Zinnfiguren Collection

My aim in setting up this blog is in exploring flats (zinnfiguren) as an art form. Once thought of as playthings, flats have evolved into very artistic pieces, created for and treasured by collectors. I prefer to explore flats in a contextual setting by putting them into shadow-box dioramas of artistic merit which can be reasonably contained within a manageable space. The chronology of this web blog will hopefully blaze a definite trail in this direction.

Tuesday, 20 November 2012

Moses Diorama Finished!

I know a lot of you are enjoying this build up, and I couldn't wait to complete this piece.

I took full inspiration from That movie and used it on the frame.

In true cinematic fashion, this scene was lit up with a "Ledberg" LED light strip bought from Ikea, run off a 12 V transformer plug.

Part of the top part of the backdrop had to be cut back to accomodate the light strip, and part of the box sides was also cut out to allow the wire to pass through. Luckily there was enough space between the overlapping Ikea frame and box sides to allow the wire to pass through as well.