Animated Self Portraits A Portrait of Kawamoto

📖 SYNOPSIS

"Animated Self Portraits A Portrait of Kawamoto" presents a whimsical scenario in a stop-motion format. The film centers on an artist, Kihachiro Kawamoto, who brings a being to life. However, this creation has a peculiar ambition: it desires to be the artist, effectively reversing the roles of creator and creation. The short film humorously depicts the ensuing dynamic between the artist and the being. The core theme revolves around the power dynamics of creation and the potential for a creation to influence or even control its creator. The setting is implied to be the artist's workspace, where the stop-motion animation unfolds, showcasing the interplay between the artist and the entity they have brought into existence.