MAX COOPER

STREAM OF THOUGH

To create this unique effect Optical Arts used a slit-scanning technique in 2D. This technique creates visuals where one dimension (or more) is continuously and chronologically displaced, resulting in a completely new visual effect, where the off-set repetition creates abstract, dynamic and never-ending structures.

Solid objects disintegrate and disperse, branching off in all directions to create continuous streams of random patterns, reminiscent of neural pathways.

To visually explore this theme, we used everyday objects like sponges, scissors and mugs, captured in motion and distorted using visual effects. Violent actions like breaking, smashing and shattering become smooth, beautiful and dreamlike.⁠

The series below came from the aftermath. Exploring how new sculptural forms can be created from broken and useless objects that would otherwise be discarded. In this case, a series of sculptures I created using the ceramic remains from the shoot.

CREATIVE DIRECTION OPTICAL ARTS

DIRECTOR JOE JACKSON

STYLIST JAMIE-LEE HARDING

CAMERA ASSISTANT ELLIOTT LOWE

2D SUPERVISOR MIGUEL WRATTEN

2D ARTIST BEN GALLAGHER

RETOUCHING MARTIN PRYOR