Exhibition Review

Concept Piece

Animation created by Alexander Bass who specialises in animation. He is going on to do a BA (Hons) Animation at the University of Creative Arts at Farnham. He was inspired by the work of Tim Burton, Edward Gorey and Dave McKeane and it is clear to see this dark tone in this animation. The work is focused on the idea of "Fear and Phobias" which fits with the tone of the people that inspired him. I selected this because it presents an educational element in a stylised manner which fits the concepts being described. The use of only black and white creates the dark feel of the topic perfectly and the slightly jumpy animation creates a nervous and scary atmosphere.

Form Piece

Series of paintings done by Andrew Orkney who specialises in fine art. He is going on to do Earth Sciences at Oxford University. He has been inspired by many things, including "The Selfish Gene" by Richard Dawkins, Edward Leer, fossil hunting and talking to experts in Cardiff Museum of Art. The work is focused on creatures and in Andrew's words "making the viewer feel like they are looking into an alien world." The aesthetic of his work is incredibly appealing to look at and it does feel like you are looking into an alien world, with animals with strange, vibrant colours. The backgrounds he has created on his pieces create a mystical atmosphere to each one, adding an extra level of depth to each piece.