Blend

📖 SYNOPSIS

"Blend" is an animated short film centered on the manipulation of oil ink on the surface of water. The creator, Mizue, employs a hands-on approach, using straws to blow and toothpicks to stir the ink, guiding its flow and creating intricate patterns. The film's visual style is achieved through stop motion animation, meticulously capturing the evolving forms and interactions of the ink. This technique allows for a detailed observation of the ink's movement, highlighting the dynamic and unpredictable nature of the medium. The film focuses on the abstract beauty of the ink's dance, emphasizing the interplay of color and form as it spreads and blends across the water's surface. The overall effect is a visual exploration of fluidity and transformation.