November 23, 2011

Critical Studies: Experimental Animation.

In our fast moving world it's hard to bring something new, get noticed or leave a long lasting impression. Art is no exeption. It seemes that every movement in art has already been invented and there is nothing more we can add to it. Is creativity incising? 


In my opinion, there is always a capabilty to bring a new idea to life even though it seems impossible.   For some it may occur by an accident while others dedicate their whole life to it. 


I used to think that animation is all about cartoons and nothing more. But the boundaries were eventualy broken and the animation itself was taken to whole new level. Artists were not afraid to experiment, whether it would a success or a failure. The experimental animation is a great example of that.



William Kentridge is one of the best representatives of experimental animation. He's widely known for his prints, charcoal drawings and animated films. His works are of great inspiration to young artists. They also motivate to try something in the same manner or find a slightly alternative approach.

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