A fine-arts background in sculpture and graduate studies in animation have inspired a magical melding of different techniques in Crankbunny's work - including her recognizable hand-drawn painterly style, traditional cut-out camera work, stop motion, and digital tomfoolery with live action. She recently developed a storybook instructional on how to create paper puppets, toys, and automatons, called "Paper Puppet Palooza," which stems from her puppetry work in animation. Released by Quayside Publishing her book is in stores now.
While Crankbunny ( also known as Norma V. Toraya) has directed projects for an eclectic group of clients she also continues to produce personal work showcased through Stash, Wired Magazine, FITC, OFFF, DotMov Shift Japan, ROJO, and gallery spaces throughout the world. Her short "Animals Will Leave Us First" is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
To see more of Crankbunny you can visit: www.crankbunny.com |
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