animating solutions

I recently collaborated with George Epaku, a PhD student at the University of Dundee, to create a short hand-drawn animation addressing the environmental issues caused by excessive fertilizer use in agriculture. Drawing on George's research advocating for reduced fertilizer use without sacrificing crop yield, we aimed to illustrate a sustainable farming approach that mitigates pollution.

To engage a wider audience, I chose a cartoonish, lighthearted style for the animation, which was crafted through meticulous hand-drawn illustrations, photographed and edited in Photoshop, then animated to convey George's insights in an entertaining way. Each scene depicts different stages of farming, showcasing how using fewer fertilizers can lead to healthier crops and a cleaner environment.

This project not only reflects George's scientific theory but also invites dialogue about necessary changes in the farming industry. As sustainability gains importance, our collaboration demonstrates how science and creativity can make complex topics more accessible. 

Wax fossils

 

Stages of some material experiments using: Candle wax, papers, leaf, acrylic on cardboard  14x16cm

carving shapes into the wax and applying black acrylic, followed by whyte acrylic onto the wax to highlight the carved marks

Free-standing figures cut-out: work in progress

 

Drawing over and cutting an A3 cardboard

Second stage: painting surfaces

Embrace: Process

 

                                Pen and acrylic collage on paper;             Pen and acrylic on thin Japanese paper glued on A4 paper

 

Final piece: Acrylic, pen on paper collage on acetate paper

flesh&bone

flesh &bone, mixed media, rope, plaster, 2021

  Process documentation

 

1: assembling pieces of cardboard

I am working on adding more textures on the assemblage and I also started painting over the piece. It is taking a lot of time and effort as I need to look and consider it from different angles to make a balanced composition.

2: free-standing sculpture colouring and texturing stage

 Painting stage of the sculpture is taking long, working on finding different entangled body forms. Adding materials to create different textures, developing into a complex structure that is difficult to read- I could improve on this by cutting more defined shapes and using more colour contrasts

 

3: Covering the free-standing collage with modrock and plaster, followed by colouring the surface with acrylic paints