The Puppet As Metaphoric Being

What we have been discussing in our 'World of Paper' workshops over the past few weeks in London, Lisbon and now in Melbourne is the intense power of the puppet or object and where this originates. In this remarkable clip from TEDx Dirigo, John and Carol Farrell from the US-based company, Figures of Speech, demonstrate the power of the puppet in addressing issues of identity and existence which move with striking speed from lifeless object to mythic icon.