Characters Come to Life at DreamBIG

Step into the imagination of South Australian Puppet Designer and Maker Elias Ppiros with this charming and whimsical interactive exhibition.

Characters invites children and their families to experience a world of colour and joy, showcasing a collection of Ppiros’ puppets in a field trip of fun for all ages, embracing playfulness and an appreciation for the quirkier things in life.

Q: What can you tell us about your exhibition, Characters?

A: Characters is an interactive, multi-sensory, puppetbased exhibition. Engaging the senses of sight, sound and touch, Characters was designed to expose children to a tactile real world of charming and whimsical beings. While featuring many quirky puppets, making someone smile and have fun is at the heart of why Characters was created.

Q: Where do you find inspiration for your puppets?

A: I first design all the puppets in Characters, most I had a clear view and drawings of what I wanted to create. While

Q: What has been your favourite creation so far?

A: I don’t think I actually have a favourite creation. It’s a bit like asking which of your children is your favourite, the puppets being like my children. As weird as that sounds.

Q: What do you love most about your work?

A: I love seeing someone smile and gain some happiness out of my work. One of the main reasons why I love making puppets is because of the emotions they bring out of people. Some adults seem to act like they are kids again when they have a puppet in their hands, and I love that sense of escapism they give people.

Q: What advice do you have for kids that would like to follow in your footsteps?

A: Don’t stop making things! Every time you make something, your skills grow and you learn new things and you will do this for the rest of your life. Keep hold of your passion and the ability to have fun and be kind.