MovingArt

Jeg startede ud med at prøve og finde et maleri som snakkede til mig, dog er der så mange forskellige slags at jeg endte med at lede efter et maleri som indeholder katte. Jeg endte så med at vælge “The Bachelor Party” af Louis Wain fra 1939.

“‘The Bachelor Party’ by Louis Wain from 1939 is a fascinating work of art that features Wain’s signature depiction of anthropomorphized cats. In this work, several cats are depicted in human poses and clothing, seemingly enjoying a bachelor party. The level of detail in the cats’ facial expressions and clothing shows Wain’s exceptional talent and ability to transfer human emotions and scenes to animals. This work reflects Wain’s love and fascination with cats, which are a central theme throughout his artistic output.

Fun Fact: Louis Wain became famous for his depictions of large, eyed cats in various human situations. Interestingly, it is believed that Wain’s style became increasingly abstract and intense over the years, influenced by his struggle with mental illness. His later works, created during his time in psychiatric institutions, show a clear evolution towards psychedelic and kaleidoscopic patterns, which are now relevant in the discussion of the link between creativity and mental health.”

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Jeg valgte at lave en mus i illustrator, som jeg kunne få til at løbe frem og tilbage over bordet. Derudover så brugte jeg photoshop til at fjerne kattenes øjne, så jeg kunne få dem til at følge musens bevægelser hen over bordet.

Og hele animationen lavede jeg så i after effect.

Refleksion

Svært at komme i gang da det krævede et maleri inden man kunne begynde, og derudover at faktisk at finde et maleri hvor man kan have en ide om hvad man kan animere. Det jeg endte ud med var meget simpelt og basic, og hvis jeg nu havde flere evner i illustrator, så ville jeg gerne have haft musen til at stoppe op på midten af bordet for at spise kattenes mad. Jeg prøvede at begrænse mine ambitioner til denne workshop, da jeg virkelig gerne ville have et resultat i sidste ende. Og alt i alt så er jeg sgu godt tilfreds, med hvad jeg har fået lavet.