Michelle Brand's Hypnotic Short Film 'Any Instant Whatever' Draws on Art History
German-born, UK-based artist Michelle Brand has released her 2019 short film 'Any Instant Whatever' on Vimeo. The animation, which blends diverse techniques, explores subjective perception of space and time through a syncopated narrative steeped in art historical references. Brand's fluid and heterogeneous style has earned awards at festivals including Annecy 2020, Rhode Island International Film Festival, and Encounters Film Festival. The film pays homage to Heraclitus' philosophy of constant flux, with visual nods to Giorgio de Chirico's metaphysical painting, Valerio Adami's stylized figures, Futurist dynamism, and the Suprematist legacy of Kazimir Malevich and El Lissitzky.
Key facts
- Michelle Brand is a German-born, UK-based artist specializing in animation and sound design.
- Her short film 'Any Instant Whatever' was created in 2019.
- The film was recently made public on Vimeo.
- It has been presented at Annecy 2020, Rhode Island International Film Festival, and Encounters Film Festival.
- The animation uses disparate techniques to analyze subjective perception of space and time.
- Art historical influences include Giorgio de Chirico, Valerio Adami, Futurists, Kazimir Malevich, and El Lissitzky.
- The film is described as an homage to Heraclitus' philosophy of constant flow.
- The article was written by Valerio Veneruso for Artribune.
Entities
Artists
- Michelle Brand
- Giorgio de Chirico
- Valerio Adami
- Kazimir Malevich
- El Lissitzky
- Valerio Veneruso
Institutions
- Annecy International Animated Film Festival
- Rhode Island International Film Festival
- Encounters Film Festival
- Vimeo
- Artribune
Locations
- Germany
- United Kingdom