The Art of Transformation: Lisa Laurén's Imaginative Animal Heads

Based in Berlin, textile artist Lisa Laurén has been successfully transforming dreams into artistic realities since 2011 by creating vivid animal costume heads for theatrical performances, captivating audiences and clients alike.

In the vibrant heart of Berlin, textile artist Lisa Laurén crafts captivating animal costume heads that transport audiences into fantastical realms. Describing the process as an exciting "play date," Laurén channels her childhood creativity from a quaint Swedish commune into textile artistry, producing unique, eye-catching designs that resonate with performers and viewers alike.

These imaginative animal heads, ranging from $2,500 to $3,500, are a beautiful extension of her primary work as a freelance textile artist. Laurén’s diverse portfolio includes painting backdrops and designing costumes not just for theater and opera, but also for prestigious clients like Netflix, the Metropolitan Opera, and the Tate Museum.

Her journey into the world of animal costumes began in 2011 when she was commissioned by the Komische Oper Berlin for Leos Janacek’s “The Cunning Little Vixen,” which featured characters drawn from the forest. Each creation aims to encapsulate the spirit of someone else's vision, with Laurén emphasizing the collaborative and transformative power of creativity. A clay fox head sits amid the tools of her trade, representing the next step in her imaginative process, eagerly awaiting to take shape and tell a story on stage.