The Magic Canvas
“A study in movement, form & colour.”
7.0(2)194810m
Animation
A powerfully graphic piece of animation that best expresses John Halas' own feelings about mans universal quest for freedom.
Director
John Halas
Reviews
1 review
Geronimo1967
4y ago
7.0
The opening slide gives us an idea as to what is intended here - an abstract ballet depicted through shapes. Initially, these shapes are random, but they evolve into more recognisable and better defined ones: human, animal, vegetable - and much of the pace comes from an evocative score that accompanies the simple but interesting animation. Firstly, a bird flying high, caught in a storm, exhausted ...
