A Conversation with Rachel Ellett, Part 2

We pick up from where we left off yesterday, with the all-important question of how subjective the Frankenstein Creature’s appearance is. ADoL: How important do you think the Creature’s appearance is to any particular adaptation? If he’s more good-looking or less, does it change the rest of the story? (“Rocky Horror” is probably the most … Continue reading

A Conversation with Rachel Ellett, Part 1

Detail - Mother/Avenger

Rachel Anne Ellett is an artist and writer from southern California who has been my friend for some time. Her recent painting of Frankenstein’s creature, Beautiful Wretch, dovetailed nicely with the final paper I’ve been working on to finish my English degree. Ellett’s work is currently on display at the Kellogg Gallery at Cal Poly … Continue reading