I am a recent MA Animation graduate of the University of the Arts London with a BA(Hons) in Illustration from the University of Brighton. My main specialism is 2D animation, both digital and traditional, that emphasises a delicacy and tactility seen in physical media. Often organic and fluid, my work draws from a love of mark-making, and atmospheric and emotional storytelling, and is usually inspired by the natural environment, nostalgia and the significance of space and a sense of place.
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Website: www.katebilbow.com
Instagram: @katevbilbow
Projects
- Lost the Plot Animated PostersAnimated artwork illustrated by Dominic Johnson-Hill and Da Qian (darkquestions) of Plastered 8 in collaboration with artists Riya Chandiramani, Jeremy Gdalia, for their Lost the Plot series, which places "vintage Chinese firecracker artwork within the context of the Hong Kong property market. The vibrant and playful nature of firecracker artwork perfectly complements the bittersweet narrative conveyed through these pieces." The series was exhibited with Young Soy Gallery at the Affordable Art F
- Art on the StreetsProvided a series of animated elements for upcoming documentary, Art on the Streets, about the 1943 For Liberty exhibition. Directed by Harriet Atkinson, produced by Jane Dibblin in collaboration with Four Corners Film, the documentary is one part of a larger exploration of exhibitions as a political demonstration.
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Work history
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Animator | Waxen FiguresCryptic Glasgow
- Glasgow, United KingdomFreelance
Created a series of informed and creative 2D animations inspired by the Pictish carvings in Sculptor's Cave for the production, Waxen Figures, a multi-sensory composition and live performance by artist, Samm Anga, commissioned by Cryptic. This required me to tie together both extensive research on the subject and personal creative interpretation in order to produce smooth and interconnected animations that were engaging, enlightening and invited further conversation about the meaning of the symbols.
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Marketing Support VolunteerFlatpack Film Festival
- Birmingham, United KingdomFreelance
Worked with the marketing manager and other volunteers to cover a wide range of events at the 7-day film festival, including short film competitions, optical sound, experimental film, and live music. The position offered a valuable behind the scenes look into events production across a variety of venues, as well as exposure to the work of diverse and talented artists. The role required:
- creating and sharing social media content
- engaging with visitors and capturing vox pops after the events
- writing blog posts about the events as both a volunteer and filmmaker
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Skills
- 2D Animation
- Animation Direction
- Illustration
- Adobe Photoshop
- Abobe Illustrator
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Indesign
- Project Co-ordination
- Customer Service
Education
MA AnimationUniversity of The Arts London (UAL)
- London, United Kingdom
Distinction
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BA(Hons) IllustrationUniversity of Brighton
- Brighton, United Kingdom
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