Synopsis

Kazuo Nakamura’s art has its roots in the visual patterns found in nature. His keen interest in science and mathematics was a way of rediscovering the structure of our world. In this animation, Jenkins attempts to recreate Nakamura’s work using paint on glass animation. A selection of Nakamura’s paintings and sculptures have been animated as if they are being created in front of our eyes, like constantly growing and evolving plants. Set to music performed and composed by Paul Intson, with Ron Korb improvising on flute.

Patrick Jenkins

Patrick Jenkins is an artist, animator and documentary filmmaker. His film Labyrinth (2008) recently won first place in the KAFI 2009 Independent short category at the Kalamazoo Animation Festival International, and has screened at many festivals including Animafest, 18th World Festival of Animated Film in Zagreb, Anima Mundi International Animation Festival, the Ottawa International Animation Festival and Animadrid in Spain.