With over 28 years of experience as an artist creating large-scale puppets, kinetic sculptures, and installations, Cubberly brings recognized expertise to this project. Plans call for an approximately 10-foot-tall puppet which will represent Mark Twain in his most recognizable form—with white beard and mustache, a white suit, and a book in hand. We will also highlight a lesser-known but endearing aspect of Mark Twain’s persona; that he was a lover of cats. The puppet will thus feature a cat, draped across his shoulders. The puppet will be managed by one puppeteer and designed to be displayed on a wooden stand when not in use. Cubberly typically works with papier mache and other materials to fabricate her creations.