Sparrow Duet

A series of animated abstract shapes and textures dance together in patterns, suggesting hopping and flying action of birds. The images developed from pastel sketches and visual studies of crows and sparrows, interacting with each other and hopping across the streets, sometimes in pairs. This movement suggested a kind of ballet to me; the birds seemed as if they had rehearsed some sort of formal dance and were performing ritualistically with the others. My animation was inspired by this kind of ballet Pas de Deux structure, with pairs of shapes moving together playfully, then developing into more complex themes and variations. The original music score was composed and performed by Gary Chang.