DISCONNECT

Artist Statement

DISCONNECT is an animated video and poster series about anxiety. Each illustration represents a different feeling or metaphor people would associate with anxiety, such as the familiar feeling of having “butterflies in your stomach” or feeling like you’re drowning. There are four posters: Butterflies, Burn, Drown, and Fear. Each illustration is animated into a looped short video. The posters offer a still image for anyone who would like a closer look at each illustration. I hope to resonate with people with these interpretations of anxiety as it is something everyone has had at least once in their life, whether it’s anxiety from taking an exam, anxiety for a job interview, work, family, etc. Anxiety is a universal experience that we all share.

The illustrations were digitally drawn using Medibang Paint Pro and animated in After Effects.

This series has allowed me to explore various concepts for each theme in my interpretations. My work focuses on 2D digital drawings and concept art, which gives me the freedom to experiment. It also serves as a means for me to express myself as someone who better conveys my feelings through drawings and writing. With DISCONNECT, I aim to present my conceptual ideas related to different aspects of anxiety.

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Annie He

Annie He
Bio Annie He is an Asian-American artist based in the Bay Area who has been honing her digital art skills since 2014. She primarily focuses on 2D illustrations and concept designs in the realm of fantasy video games. Video games have significantly influenced her decision to pursue a career as an artist, as she has been inspired by the diverse concept designs created by character artists, which can shape a character's role in a video game’s story in various ways. Annie aspires to develop and incorporate characters in the gaming industry, crafting concepts and narratives expressed through character design for players to engage with. Although she is still in the process of finding her unique artistic voice, she is committed to improving her skills and working towards becoming a concept artist, contributing to the growing game design industry.
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