Production companies on the impact of coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak has dealt a huge blow to production companies specialising in film. We explore the impact of cancelled shoots and what it means for the industry
Annie Wong’s claymation creations will put a smile on your face
Illustrator and animator Annie Wong combines her love of “lumpy things” with a 90s MTV aesthetic to create images and gifs crammed with wit and warmth
Franz Impler’s animations offer up a chaotic, video game aesthetic
Having just graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig, Franz Impler injects his love for 90s video games and clashing colours into every project
How to keep the creative spark alive when WFH
Thanks to coronavirus, JKR had to set up over 100 employees to work from home practically overnight. Here’s how they did it, and what they learned about keeping creativity going when you can’t be in the same room
A go-to guide for creative support during coronavirus
Creatives and companies the world over are offering help and support during the Covid-19 pandemic. Here is CR’s list of what’s available right now, which we will update regularly
Qieer Wang’s fluid illustrations and animations are full of energy
With a rich portfolio of work for a variety of clients, Wang has built a solid artistic voice that combines faceless figures and strong colours
Step into the world of César Pelizer’s joyful illustrations and animations
Based in London, creative César Pelizer mixes 3D with 2D elements to create wonderfully chunky characters and objects that navigate colourful landscapes
Alice Saey creates a hypnotic video for Jo Goes Hunting’s latest track
The Parisian animator’s music video for Jo Goes Hunting creates a rich visual universe of shape-shifting patterns and figures
Wagamama feeds the soul with its anime-inspired ad
Teaming up with agency MullenLowe and director Mads Broni, Wagamama take us on a culinary adventure that blends the traditional with the modern
Ezra Furman’s new music video is a melancholic ode to Americana
Visual artist Sivan Kidron created a series of pastel-hued motel room scenes in the video for Ezra Furman’s new single Every Feeling, which features in her soundtrack for the latest season of Netflix show Sex Education
The Truth & Lies issue: February/March 2020
Featuring three specially designed covers by Jimmy Turrell, the latest issue of CR takes a look at how truth and lies are influencing our lives and the creative work that we make, from storytelling in the post-truth era to fact-checking in the age of fake news
An animated homage to Igor Bastidas’ first year in The Big Apple
The Venezuelan illustrator and animator’s short film makes clever use of the fruit-themed metaphor to pay tribute to the bright lights and more banal moments of his life in New York City
