Puppets from Guillermo Del Toro’s new film feature in Sale exhibition
Image: Jason Lock Photography
Internationally renowned, Altrincham-based animation studio Mackinnon & Saunders is celebrating 30 years in the business with a free exhibition at Sale Waterside’s Lauriston Gallery.
Running from Sat 19th November – Saturday 11th March, Mackinnon & Saunders: 30 Years and Beyond will showcase a rare collection of original puppets, images and models they have created for an array of TV shows and film productions throughout the years.
We went for a first look at the exhibition, have a look around at what’s on display:
On display for the first time are original puppet and models made by Mackinnon & Saunders for the soon-to-be-released Guillermo del Toro feature film, retelling the story of Pinocchio. This will mark the Oscar-Winning director’s stop-motion animation debut and will be streamed on Netflix later this year.
Corpse Bride. Image: Jason Lock Photography
Image: Jason Lock Photography
Displayed alongside these gems will be puppets and models from the current Netflix hit animation feature The House. Paying homage to their longstanding working relationship with Hollywood director, Tim Burton, several puppets and models they made for two of his films, Corpse Bride and Frankenweenie will also be in the exhibition. You will also see models from Fantastic Mr Fox and Bob The Builder.
The exhibition runs in partnership with Manchester Animation Festival and features a series of black and white behind-the-scenes photographs that celebrate the vision, skill and artistry of local animators and model-makers who have brought these iconic characters to life.
The gallery is free to visit and is open Monday – Saturday 10am-5pm.
For more information, visit watersidearts.org.
