Jenni Lee — Looking outwards — 05

Video of “Trapped Summer”

The computer graphics/3D art project I chose for this week was “Trapped Summer” by UK based 3D artist and motion designer, Peter Tomaszewicz. This project is described by him as a “humoristic tone to a hot summer,” as it is based around everyday, mundane objects associated with summer, such as fans and beach paddles. As the bright objects are set on vivid yet minimalistic backgrounds, I was immediately drawn to the unique visuals, bright colors, and engaging movement within the video. Tomaszewicz masterfully blends 3D art and animation in order to create interesting, fluid motion and interactions between the plastic and the objects. I found it meaningful how he incorporated the element of plastic, as it makes a statement about this material’s controversial nature, which communicates a subtle environmental message within the seemingly mindless video. Ultimately, I found this video is both thought provoking and visually pleasing.

View full project here.