Los Angeles-based animator Daren Jannace embarked on a creative project that involved sketching 30 tiny drawings each day on standard yellow Post-It notes for a year. These sketches, filled with colorful squiggly lines, blob-like characters, and occasional text, were compiled into a stop-motion animation titled “10,946.”
The short film showcases Jannace’s daily musings, recorded atop a black cutting mat and accompanied by various audio elements captured on his phone. From music to the sounds of a buzzing fly or a child screaming, the animation weaves together a patchwork of life experiences across 365 days. As viewers follow along, they witness Jannace’s artistic evolution, with the drawings transitioning from simpler, minimal scenes to more intricate and complex ideas as the year progresses.
The credits of “10,946” offer a glimpse of other animators who joined Jannace in creating similar works, showcasing a community of artists dedicated to exploring daily creativity through visual storytelling. For more of Jannace’s animations, viewers can visit his Vimeo page.
The animation itself is a captivating display of imagination and dedication, offering a unique perspective on the passage of time and the evolution of creativity. Through a series of colorful and whimsical sketches, “10,946” invites viewers to reflect on the beauty of everyday moments and the power of art to capture life’s fleeting moments.
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Experience the magic of “10,946” and immerse yourself in the world of Daren Jannace’s captivating animations that bring everyday moments to life in a colorful and imaginative way.
