There are a couple of films by PES (Adam Pesapane) that have really appealed to me, both using everyday objects to create something quirky and inspiring.
The first is The Deep. An ersatz nature film, the use of metal objects including tools, chains and ammunition to create underwater creatures transforms the mundane into the sublime. The sequence where two differently shaped types of callipers are transformed into an ethereally beautiful jellyfish-like creature was particularly outstanding to me.
Western Spaghetti is similar in that it is not an animation that tells a story, but looks at something familiar from a different perspective, in this case the everyday task of cooking. Using regular household items like dice, pin cushions and rubber bands is a perfect demonstration of how an excellent animation can be made without reams of complex props and equipment. The creativity of the artist's ideas, the simplicity and the smooth execution combine to make attention grabbing films, full of quietly stunning moments (see the post-it note butter melt seamlessly). The culinary follow up Fresh Guacamole was Oscar nominated.
Western Spaghetti is similar in that it is not an animation that tells a story, but looks at something familiar from a different perspective, in this case the everyday task of cooking. Using regular household items like dice, pin cushions and rubber bands is a perfect demonstration of how an excellent animation can be made without reams of complex props and equipment. The creativity of the artist's ideas, the simplicity and the smooth execution combine to make attention grabbing films, full of quietly stunning moments (see the post-it note butter melt seamlessly). The culinary follow up Fresh Guacamole was Oscar nominated.
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