Motion Painting No. 1 is an animated short film from 1947 that highlights different motion painting techniques. It is considered a masterpiece in the realm of abstract animation and has been recognized by the National Film Registry.
An animated recreation of Van Gogh's "Les iris" is juxtaposed with audio from the auction of the piece for millions of dollars more than the artist could have ever imagined.
The pointillist score accompanies changing line, form, and color to create an animated film painting, achieved through the exploration of spontaneous abstractions. Utilizes evolving changes style, technique and rhythm.
Derived from an installation, an asymmetrical orchestration of "motion paintings" pushing the limits of abstraction in the digital age.
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