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We: A Shape-Shifting Animation Explores Connection and Constraint



In Rita Louro and Martina Stiftinger’s “We,” abstract forms undergo a series of transformations that evince both their malleable properties and inflexibility. Two-toned liquids gush into bulbous pools, fabric strips tether a diverse array of solid shapes in a single unit, and a rock-like substance cracks and crumbles into disparate pieces. While the amorphous forms are different in texture, hue, and structure, they overlap and join together in new configurations.

Louro and Stiftinger describe the animation as a visual essay that explores connection through “a metaphorical study of interpersonal relationships and social constraints” and evokes personal experience. Set to serene audio by Los Angeles-based sound designer Ambrose Yu, “We” takes a captivating and calming approach to examining the current cultural moment.

To dive further into Lisbon-based Louro’s projects, head to Instagram, Vimeo, and Behance. Follow Stiftinger, who works and lives between the United Kingdom and Austria, on Vimeo and Behance.