They Might Be Giants' Embroidered Stop-Motion Music Video by Hiné Mizushima
Japanese artist and illustrator Hiné Mizushima, based in Vancouver, created the music video for They Might Be Giants' new single 'Lake Monsters' using stop-motion and post-production techniques. The video features embroidered creatures inspired by American lake monsters, analyzing their size, behavior, diet, and weaknesses. Mizushima, known for her DIY philosophy and minimalist aesthetic, specializes in Kogin embroidery, a traditional Japanese folk technique dating back to around 1600. She had previously collaborated with the duo on four other music videos. The video's creative style is influenced by Michel Gondry, who famously directed the LEGO-based video for The White Stripes' 'Fell in Love with a Girl' in 2002.
Key facts
- Hiné Mizushima is a Japanese artist and illustrator based in Vancouver.
- She created the music video for They Might Be Giants' song 'Lake Monsters'.
- The video uses stop-motion and post-production techniques.
- The video features embroidered creatures based on American lake monsters.
- Mizushima specializes in Kogin embroidery, a Japanese folk technique from around 1600.
- She previously collaborated with They Might Be Giants on four other music videos.
- The video's style is influenced by Michel Gondry's LEGO video for The White Stripes.
- The article was written by Valerio Veneruso for Artribune.
Entities
Artists
- Hiné Mizushima
- They Might Be Giants
- Michel Gondry
- The White Stripes
- Valerio Veneruso
Institutions
- Artribune
Locations
- Vancouver
- Canada
- Japan
- United States