Raven Framed Props
Steven Wilson
Owl House Studio Store - Raven Framed Assets
We are delighted to offer a short series of original artwork props as used in the making of The Raven That Refused To Sing music video for Steven Wilson.
All artworks are signed by Jess Cope
Sing for me Damn You!
At about 3 minutes and 34 seconds into 'The Raven That Refused to Sing', Eliah attempts to feed the caged Raven. The relationship between Eliah and the Raven was fractured and any chance that the Raven would sing for Eliah, seemed remote.
The hands and arms are made from textured watercolour paper with black line detail and watercolour paint. All the joints in the hands are 'articulated' using hand-made fine brass wire coiled hinges to allow movement in the video production.
Presented in a glazed black box frame 335mm x 335mm x 35mm deep.
Eliah Reaches out to the Ghost of Lily
At approximately 1 minute and 39 seconds into 'The Raven that Refused to Sing' music video, you see Eliah out in the snow and on his knees. He sees an apparition of his sister, Lily and reaches out to hug her. Steven sings..." Sister I lost you, you were still a child.." It is a very sad moment in the video as you witness Eliah's loss.
Eliah is made from watercolour paper with paint and ink detail to form an 'articulated' 2D puppet. Lily is formed from clear acetate with black outline details and is also an 'articulated' 2D puppet. The acetate allowed us to create the ghostly transparent image to represent Lily. The puppets are encapsulated in a black deep-boxed glazed picture frame.
Size: 335mm x 335mm x 35mm
Awaiting Redemption
This is an original watercolour scene from the 'Raven' music video at approximately 6 mins and 24 secs into the video.Prior to this scene, Eliah had taken the Raven outside and shook the caged bird violently in a fit of rage. He then brings the stunned caged bird back into his cabin, as an ominous blackness engulfs the outside. Eliah then turns towards the back door, opens it and then steps out into the blackness.
Watercolour paint on textured watercolour paper
Eliah's Hollow Place
This original watercolour painting image is seen in the 'Raven' music video at approximately 2 mins and 15 seconds into the video. Eliah has just woken up on a cold and frosty morning after a troubled sleep. He sits up in bed and puts his head in his hands in despair. He then looks across the desolate empty room, devoid of any warmth or character.
Watercolour paint on textured watercolour paper.
01 'The Shadow' Concept Sketch
A larger framed demonic silhoutted creature whichh appears through the window as Eliah cowers on his knees in the corner of the room. This original artwork is the initial concept sketch for the creature.
Original Gravestone 'Beloved Sister' #03
One of three different versions of the gravestone appear throughout the video as Eliah continues to mourn the tragic loss of his elder sister, Lily.
Watercolour paint on cut-out textured white watercolour board and faux snow (made from caster sugar) with hand-drawn details.
Frame Size - 175mm x 175mm x 35mm
Original Gravestone 'Beloved Sister' #02
One of three different versions of the gravestone appear throughout the video as Eliah continues to mourn the tragic loss of his elder sister, Lily.
Watercolour paint on cut-out textured white watercolour board and faux snow (made from caster sugar) with hand-drawn details.
Frame Size - 175mm x 175mm x 35mm
Original Gravestone 'Beloved Sister' #01
One of three different versions of the gravestone appear throughout the video as Eliah continues to mourn the tragic loss of his elder sister, Lily.
Watercolour paint on cut-out textured white watercolour board and faux snow (made from caster sugar) with hand-drawn details.
Frame Size - 225mm x 225mm x 35mm