Shift / Shift
Max Hattler
United Kingdom / 2012 / 3' 0''Projections
Synopsis
Using the New Age idea of a 'dimensional shift' as inspiration, Shift combines science fiction themes through abstract, stop motion animation of objects and colour. It is an attempt to visualise higher dimensions and unearthliness, taking into account these concepts' heightened awareness when attempting to process or predict the end of the world.
German animation and new media artist Max Hattler holds an MA in Animation from the Royal College of Art and a Doctorate in Fine Art from the University of East London. His short films, animation installations and audiovisual performances challenge the spaces between abstraction and figuration, aesthetics and politics, sound and image, precision and improvisation. His most recent works include The Many Faces of Fernando Pessoa, Wayúu pattern-inspired animation triptych —O|, abstract split-screen film All Rot, and the Hattlerizer 2.0 live performance. Max has taught, exhibited and performed around the world. He lives in Hong Kong where he is a visiting assistant professor at the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong.
Director
Max Hattler
Production
Max Hattler
Screenplay
Max Hattler
Sound
David Kamp
Music
David Kamp
Animation
Mavis Chen, Mia Hattler, Kami Hattler
categories
Grand Panorama 3