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This is my graduate film, completed in my final year of a BA in Media and Communication at Goldsmiths in 2005. I was particularly interested in exploring the visceral nature of animated drawing through the rostrum camera, as opposed to the clean lines provided by computer generated imagery; the concept was influenced in part by the South African Truth and Reconciliation hearings, but mostly by some of the theories regarding embodiment and experience I was exposed to during my studies. I produced a stream-of-consciousness sequence of drawings inspired by the notion that systems of oppression become embodied by all who live under them, leaving a complex legacy that sinks deeply into the very fabric of a society and its people. Inspirational narratives of forgiveness and compassion are often reluctant to acknowledge apartheid's monstrous legacy and its role in the elements of violence and brutality that can be seen to pervade much of the 'new' South Africa; this is my attempt to explore the issue from a personal perspective.

Channel: Film & Animation
Uploaded: December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm
Author: ceirenbell

Length: 01:55
Rating: 4.7272725
Views: 6087

Tags: baobab  experimental  hand  drawn  goldsmiths  student  animation  south  african  

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Kogerii (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
Looks good. Have you seen Pink Floyd's The Wall?
ceirenbell (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
The 'info' box next to the animation gives the long answer; I was concerned with the way people often vocalise despair at violence in the 'new' South Africa, while never relating it to Apartheid's horrendous legacy. The idea was to illustrate that oppressive regimes can almost be understood to poison the very earth itself, so that whatever grows from it is forever affected. Not sure how successful it was; it's a personal exploration and not a bad bit of animation, so I'm happy with it!
kittyw0man (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
what does this mean?
vbch (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
interesting drawings, good movements.. nice .
gelorobinson (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
Loving it. - Remember that this film is the reason I applied to Goldsmiths. I hope I will be at Goldsmiths next year still to do the same things you have achieved. I am flying back to the UK today. Feeling a little better. Will email you about everything else tonight or tomorrow morning. best, sebastian.
bleedingmouths (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
Ciaren is the best! This still looks great. Let us drink one day soon.
Pinkbetty (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
Hi, I am currently doing my final year in animation at Goldsmiths. Wanted to let you know I think this is amazing. I love the way you have used frame by frame animation, looks so effective. Check out my year 2 completed project BANG BANG if you are interested. Emma.
blindhands (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
great drawing and concept

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