the Great Wallace (aka Circus)
I’ve always been fascinated by the iconography of old circuses. From costumes & scenography, over the layout of posters & other promo materials, to program offered. Though the first association to a circus is fun, somehow I’ve gathered that behind the curtains there’s a lot of sadness & unrealized dreams. The life on the move, a constant financial insecurity and not fitting in in a “normal life”. This omage is my way of paying respect to all circus souls. And I found the inspiration quite by chance in Benjamin E Wallace. My (and our) Great Wallace a.k.a. Circus is after all, just a figment of imagination to cheer you up. Here is the first episode of Circus’ adventures
