Films
The Hairy Affair
We all have that one unique person in our lives. The one who is always happy and bubbly, who is full of shine and adventure, who isn’t afraid to live. That one person that makes you think: “I wish I was that brave”. My niece was that person to me. She had the most amazing personality; carefree, fun, outgoing, happy and colourful, and her hair said just that! It was always in some new colour, or style; pink, spiky, black, and blue with flowers and bows stuck into them. Her hair was an extension of what was going on inside her, and she used her hair to express herself. Two years ago, she was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 29. The doctors gave her 2 years to live. She started with chemo with the possibility of the cancer shrinking, and of her having more time. So, all her beautiful hair fell out. She died almost exactly two years after her diagnosis.
My work entitled, "Hairy Affair" explores the psychological aspects of hair, what it means to us, and why it has such powerful meaning. I looked at the trauma of losing our hair through, primarily cancer, and the lengths we will go to get our hair back or replace it.
An Insignificant Day
Exploration of the road I walk to work every day. I wanted to take this insignificant walk and find beauty and meaning within it. I explore mainly with sound and wanted the soundtrack to convey the feeling and mood of the visuals. This is a dangerous walk, and I also wanted to convey the anxiety I feel while walking there every day.
Rastafaria
A documentary exploring the life, beliefs and social structure of the Rastafarian community currently living in Knysna, Western Cape.
The Golden Calf
Addressing the subject of plastic surgery and how women all over the world, through plastic surgery, are changing into idols for men to “worship”.
The Virus
Reflection of how every entity in the universe has, in some way, at some time, a noticable influence on any other entity in the universe.
Sip Wun Gei
By using a pinhole camera and experimenting with different techniques, a study was done examining the theory that by having pictures taken of you, your soul gets “stolen” by the camera.
Chaos Christ
A documentary exploring a different side of Christianity.
The Meeting
Stop motion using photographs and video of the meeting between two people.
Greener Grass
Animation exploring how everyone wonders if the grass is really greener on the other side.
Patterns
Stop frame animation. As we move and live, we leave patterns. We meet people, leave loved ones, see places, all the while leaving a pattern of ourselves behind.