***About Sheet Ghosts

***: Sheet ghosts, often depicted as simple yet iconic representations of spirits in popular culture, derive their widespread recognition from their minimalist costume design: a white sheet with cut-out eyes. Historically, the use of sheets to depict ghosts dates back to the 19th century when theatrical productions needed a cheap and effective way to represent apparitions. This form of ghost portrayal taps into the primal fear of the unknown, utilising the simplest form to turn the familiar into the spectral. In folklore and mythology, these ethereal beings are said to be souls of the deceased who have unfinished business on earth, often depicted as floating or gliding through the air, which adds to their otherworldly and ethereal nature.

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