Prettysoon

Sand Animation

This sand animation is a personal project several years in the making. Since I first heard the song “Prettysoon” by Myles Cameron in February 2020, I had crafted an entire storyboard in my head long before I knew anything about motion design. Fast forward to early 2022, I finally I had the skills to create exactly what I had imagined a few years before.

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The Problem
A personal problem but a problem nonetheless.

After COVID inevitably spiked in the US, my laptop became an extension of my body and my work could all fit on one screen. I was experiencing burnout and my neck was beginning to hurt.

What can I do as a fun project that is NOT designed on a computer?



The Solution

A music video created entirely out of sand.




Inspiration
I was really inspired by the work of Ukrainian artist, Kseniya Simonova. The stories she tells are so rich and emotional especially paired with incredible music. I watched her performances as well as those of a few other artists to understand the process. 

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Chicago, IL.
© Aya Kraimer 2023