Ceciliaâs film, developed from her dissertation, employs animated metamorphosis to visualize the unconscious, breaking traditional narrative structures. Through careful editing, she builds emotional layers, presenting a visceral experience akin to an animated painting. Using various materials, including glass and bathroom tiles, she enhances visual texture. The sound design, crafted by Eleanor Fineston-Robertson, complements the visuals with an ambient realism, adding depth and discomfort. Ultimately, the film culminates in a transformative moment of submersion, signifying healing, which resonates with audiences by offering relatable emotional pathways.
It was a continuous process of editing and restructuring, where sequences were moved around to build up emotion and create a sense of release.
Cecilia wanted it to feel like 'an animated painting - an image untethered from a canvas that could move and shift creating an immersive experience'.
These unusual and unexpected associations of sounds and visuals are a really exciting part of animation that you don't experience with live action.
This idea of submersion as healing and transformative is very relatable to so many people; it offers a pathway.
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