Claymation is a form of stop-motion animation, with the use of materials such as Plasticine. The clay material is usually wrapped around a wire structure. To make a film frame, the objects are moved by hand and repeatedly shot. The shooting has to be consistent against a set background in order to create an illusion that the objects are moving by themselves in a continuous motion.
Garden of Eden, as we know, is a place that resembles heaven or paradise. We imagine the place to be beautiful, peaceful and filled with happiness. The surrealistic theme of Djurberg’s work contrasts fantasy with reality. In reality, the world we live in is unpleasant and dark, filled with hatred and violence. What is meant by “all the natural goes awry” represents the exact situation of our world. Beautiful by nature, yet it is actually dark and often mistaken for its positive aspects.
There are many different emotions explored in this particular artwork, and their complexity reminds the audience of humanity, our attitudes and behaviours as a human being. The complexity of emotions involves ideas such as racism, discrimination and violence.
Djurberg uses bright colours and simple forms of sculpture to bring out elements of children’s stories and innocence in her animated work. Animation is often used to recreate reality, and it is also very appealing to kids as animation techniques have the ability to extend our imagination and relive childhood memories. The narrative that Djurberg is trying to convey is like a coming of age story, with an eerie twist. It reminds us that growing up in reality is harsh, that we won't always be accepted for who we are, and that it is far from our ideal concept of growing up in a perfect environment.
I think contrasting themes of reality vs fantasy, or innocence vs corruption is often used to break our stereotypical ways of thinking as a society. Often young kids have an unrealistic expectation of their ideal 'growing up phase'.
Djurberg’s work is very interesting in many ways, the use of animation to convey childhood imagination being contrasted with its dark content is definitely a new and fresh concept to contemporary art. I think Garden of Eden has a variety of sociological themes that are associated with our daily lives; such as growing up with high expectations of how the world will be for our future, issues of fantasy vs reality, and the illusion of a perfect childhood.
There are many different emotions explored in this particular artwork, and their complexity reminds the audience of humanity, our attitudes and behaviours as a human being. The complexity of emotions involves ideas such as racism, discrimination and violence.
Djurberg uses bright colours and simple forms of sculpture to bring out elements of children’s stories and innocence in her animated work. Animation is often used to recreate reality, and it is also very appealing to kids as animation techniques have the ability to extend our imagination and relive childhood memories. The narrative that Djurberg is trying to convey is like a coming of age story, with an eerie twist. It reminds us that growing up in reality is harsh, that we won't always be accepted for who we are, and that it is far from our ideal concept of growing up in a perfect environment.
I think contrasting themes of reality vs fantasy, or innocence vs corruption is often used to break our stereotypical ways of thinking as a society. Often young kids have an unrealistic expectation of their ideal 'growing up phase'.
Djurberg’s work is very interesting in many ways, the use of animation to convey childhood imagination being contrasted with its dark content is definitely a new and fresh concept to contemporary art. I think Garden of Eden has a variety of sociological themes that are associated with our daily lives; such as growing up with high expectations of how the world will be for our future, issues of fantasy vs reality, and the illusion of a perfect childhood.
'Experiment' 2009 Venice Biennale
'Turn into Me' 2008Bold and bright colours are very attractive and eye catching, I think this is very effective in representing the Garden of Eden, with structures of big flowers and exotic plants that give the artwork it’s strange and eerie mood. I think the use of contrast also help to remind the audience of issues that we face every day in our society.
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