ARTIST STATEMENT
My work in Digital Art focusses on the creative process and the elements and principles of design. Shapes and colors allow creative expression. Using children’s art materials and art supplies offers freedom and less precious attachment to our art.
Stop-Motion Animation
Catherine Dickson
Title: Six Swans (based on the Brothers Grimm)
Stop-Motion Animation, shot with I-phone
2023
Based on The Brothers Grimm fairy tale, Six Swans, I designed a cut-out stop-motion animation using torn paper shapes and vibrant colors. Narration by actor, Art Schaffer.
Parody Trailer
Catherine Dickson
Title: Dollyland
Premier Video
2023
A parody trailer based on Daliland, a movie about the artist, Salvador Dali. Dali’s surreal paintings inspired my parody of Daliland with a child’s toy room full of dolls.
Audio
Catherine Dickson
Title: SoundWalk-LA
i-phone audio, Audience software
2023
A sound walk around a neighborhood in Los Angeles containing The Grove, an upscale outdoor mall. Visitors from around the world visit the Grove every day. You can hear many different languages as you walk through the Farmer’s Market, around the fountain, and through the Grove.
Digital Art (Composite)
Catherine Dickson
Title: Sci-Fi World.
Digital Art (Composite) Raster
2023
A Dystopian, sci-fi view of the desert outside of Palm Springs, CA.
Card Design
Catherine Dickson
Title: One You
Adobe Illustrator (Vector)
2023
Chalkboard font and springtime colors rare reminiscent of school days.