11/13/2015
008. “mold together”
Cosplay Artists: Elocinecko and Starnold
Cosplay Piece: Female and Male Commander Shepard from the Mass Effect series
Convention: Anime NebrasKon 2013
What Drew Elocinecko and Starnold In:
A young married couple is a great example of how cosplaying together is another form of expression in the cosplay community. Both die-hard fans of the series Mass Effect for the storyline, these two have enjoyed playing the series together - loving both the option to choose male or female for the main character’s gender, as well as each game's diverse styles. Back in 2013 when Worbla was just starting to be used and explored within the community, Elocinecko and Starnold enjoyed the challenges and surprises that came with the nature of the medium. To Starnold, cosplaying does not just encompass showcasing their work, but the whole entire experience of planning, creating and learning together. Armor tended to be a pretty popular choice that year at the con, and these two received a lot of attention.
Elocinecko’s favorite part of cosplaying is working off the energy of other artists. She loves cosplaying with her husband as she feels “we can still do cute things together especially if we cosplay character couples from the same series”. Conventions have been a great experience for these two, as they’ve had the chance to meet people from all over and establish new friendships through a connection of fandom.
What Drew Me In:
What drew me to these two mainly was the fact that this cosplaying duo has been friends of mine since college, but regardless of that, couples cosplays are always intriguing. Elocinecko and Starnold, a young married couple wearing their ever-evolving male Shepherd and female Shepard cosplays, grabbed a lot of attention at NebKon ’13. It was fun how even during our mini shoot, in a hidden hallway, we were asked several times if attendees could take their photos. Be sure to check out their pages to see the updated versions of their work!
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