Mariel McClorey - Makeup, Special Effects, and Visual Artist

Hello and welcome to my world! Originally from Long Island, New York, I am an independant makeup/ special effects and visual artist based in Sydney, Australia.

After completing my Bachelor of Visual Arts at Sydney College of the Arts majoring in Painting, I went onto study special effects and prosthetic makeup at Makeup Effects Group in Sydney and then at Gorton Studio in Falmouth, England, where I speciailzed in silicone prosthetics.

I started learning makeup whilst at art school and luckily had many friends willing to let me practice on them. I soon expanded my skill set to include special effects, prosthetics, puppets and more character based work utilizing my background in fine arts and fabrication - having also studied puppet making and performance at Terrapin Puppet Theatre in Tasmania.  

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I have worked professionally in film, TV, fashion, and theatre since 2007 with credits including: Furiosa, Nine Perfect Strangers, Shang-Chi and the legend of the Ten Rings, Wyrmwood: Apocalypse, Thor: Love and Thunder, Nekrotronic, Thor:Ragnarok,  Cleverman season 1 and 2 (ABC tv), Hacksaw Ridge, Mad Max Fury Road, Wyrmwood:Road of the Dead, The Wolverine, Unbroken, I, Frankenstein and more.

During 2013-2014 I was Head Makeup Artist for the global nightclub brand Pacha durting its time in Sydney. I interpreted and designed high fashion runway looks for a theatrical nightclub experience including makeup design for dancers, aerialists, burlesque artists, circus artists and special live guest performers. 

My work is a reflection of my training with the best in the industry coupled with technique and training in my fine arts degree. Iā€™m interested in makeup and character work that ranges from the most subtle right through to the avant garde and extreme with an emphasis on utilizing my experience in  special fx, prosthetics, beauty and character work. Thanks for stopping by!

Don't hesitate to get in contact to discuss your next project.