Thinking About 3D Space and Installation: Locomocion

Locomocion  is essentially an animation festival in Mexico City, started by a group of young people interested in experimental animation and creating an intimate space for the sharing of this art.

Last year (2015), Locomocion invited 13 animators and visual artists to come together and collaborate on a single piece. Titled The Heart of the Visual Alchemists, this piece takes a step back from the nature of mainstream cinema by making it a 3D experience and transforming the physical space through animation, sculpture, and music.  The sculpture at the center of the room was a 118 inch tall paper heart that was covered with animation at 360 degrees.

In the piece you can see the artistically unique styles from each animator that participated.

The piece itself also represents the mission of the festival itself. As Locomocion said that the goal of the festival was to create "a space to create, experience, and enjoy experimental animation."

Watch the installation here!

Performance Animation

One of my favorite experimental filmmakers also just so happens to be one of my favorite animators. Miwa Matreyek, a multimedia artist, animator, and designer combines her skills to incorporate her beautifully collaged animations with her own physical performances. She explores the physical interaction of her body with the animated world around her.

Matreyek gives live performances in a variety of showings and installations. More of her work can be found on her website: http://www.semihemisphere.com/