ANIMATION
I chose to study Animation as it seemed like the ideal stepping stone for me to take my illustration background and surreal style of expression into the world of film. With animation anything is possible and the way in which you create the frames can have as much of an effect on the quality of storytelling as the subject. As a great admirer of traditional/experimental animation methods using physical media, I opted to study animation at one of the few institutions left in the UK that specialized in such techniques: Edinburgh College of Art. I continue to participate in one of my favorite ECA projects every year, 10 Films 10 Days, which is now open to the public as well as current students and alumni. The project requires participants across animation and composition to create 1 film/score each per day, for 10 consecutive weekdays. I wholeheartedly recommend it for any artists hoping to bring new life and add creative methods to their reels.
EDUCATION
BA(Hons) Animation
Edinburgh College of Art
Scotland, 2014
- 2D Hand-drawn
- 2D and 3D stop-motion
- Abstract & Experimental
- Motion Graphics
- Adobe Suite
EXPERIENCE
Katja Maas Design
Sense About Science/MRC Centre for Drug Safety Science/MHRA Yellow Card App – Collaborative Drug Safety Initiative – Animator
Mark Migdal and Hayden – NYC Lawfirm – Illustrator, Animator
Westchester Hebrew High School – NYC – Animator
US Grid Company – Energy Sector Start-up- Branding Assistant, Illustration, Animation
Together Let’s Stop Traffick Campaign – International Summit – Motion Graphics Animator
Amb:IT:ion Scotland – IT Fund Launch – Motion Graphics Animator
Tekserve – Audio Products – Illustrator
Geocore Films
Guilford College – Inauguration Video – Motion Graphics Animator
Edinburgh University
Citizenship in South East Europe (CITSEE) Research Team Led by Dr. Igor Stiks
Divided – Animated Documentary – Director, Animator
The Divided – Extended Documentary – Director & Animator (Part 1), Animator (Part 2)
Ryan Somerville – Composer
De Novo: Sun – Music Video – Co-Director, Animator
Emília Rovira Alegre – Composer
Contra La Mort – Multidisciplinary Film – Visual Artist, Animator, Graphic Designer
Norman McLaren Centenary – Global Event
Norman McLaren: Animated Composer – Workshop and Performance led by Jared Taylor and Yati Durant
Participating Animator, Live Performer