Cyriak's New Music Video for Sparks Explores Modern Paranoia
British animator Cyriak (born 1974 in Brighton) has released a new music video for the historic US duo Sparks, titled "The Existential Threat." The video uses surreal and horrifying imagery to visually amplify the song's themes, depicting a man tormented by existential dread who perceives threats everywhere. The animation suggests that the unsettling happiness of others is more disturbing than the protagonist's paranoia, implying he may be the only one resisting conformity. Cyriak is known for his mastery of animation software and a personal universe where absurdity mirrors reality.
Key facts
- Cyriak is a British animator born in Brighton in 1974.
- The music video is for the US duo Sparks.
- The video is titled "The Existential Threat."
- The video explores themes of paranoia and modern anxiety.
- The protagonist sees danger everywhere due to existential dread.
- The video suggests the happiness of others is more disturbing than the protagonist's paranoia.
- Cyriak's work uses absurdity as a mirror of reality.
- The video was published on Artribune in July 2020.
Entities
Artists
- Cyriak
- Sparks
Institutions
- Artribune
Locations
- Brighton
- United Kingdom