Animation Assistant to Nik Arthur

Experimental animation is a form of animation in which motion pictures have their own rhythm and movement where it has no narration or a specific structure in animated films. It is considered to be subjective and non-linear that deals with philosophic and spiritual concerns that the artists and film-makers convey.

Nik Arthur (he/him) is an experimental animator and filmmaker who is a friend and mentor. Most often working with organic matter, Nik develops novel animation approaches that engage with nature’s intrinsic patterns, attending to how their constructions can shape new methods of storytelling.

Together Nik and I have worked on projects with work for artists such as J Cole, Girl in Red, Zack Villerie, 9 Million as well as Nik’s ongoing short film research and development. Through experimental animation techniques such as, burning steel wool, petting sherpa rugs, and destryoing film we create innovative imagery and animations.

Zack Villere Sherpa Animation

J. Cole Title Sequence Animation - Steel Wool

9 Million 16mm Film Destruction

Animation by Nik and I

9 Million 16mm Title Sequencing

9 Million 16mm Film Bleaching

Tripod invention

Research and Development for Nik’s animated short film

Bog field days

Nik!

Girl in Red Sunflower Animation