PARADISE BIRD, puppet-marionette, Nikolai Zykov Theatre, Russia

Created, designed, and built by Nikolai Zykov in 1984. Puppet form: short string marionette. Height: 110 cm / 43 in. Materials: papier-mache, foam plastic, foam rubber, wood, metal wire, fabric, ostrich feathers, glass furniture. The puppet was built - April 28, 1984, and reconstructed in 1995.  First presentation - May 7, 1984, Cultural Complex of Moscow Olympic Village. Paradise Bird is the star of cabaret. The puppet has transforming feathers.   Nikolai Zykov - Russian actor, producer, artist, designer, master of puppetry, author of over 20 puppet performances. Nikolai Zykov has created and has made over 80 puppet vignettes with participation of marionettes, hand, rod, giant, glow, electric, radio-controlled and experimental puppets. Puppets of Nikolay Zykov took part in many popular TV shows in Russia and abroad. Culture TV Channel calls Nikolai Zykov "the most titled puppeteer of Russia". Nikolai Zykov Theatre has performed in 35 countries around the world. More Information www.zykov.ru