I waited half my adulthood for the release of this claymation. Followed the artist on insta since the beginning, had some rough stuff happen in life and deleted all my social media accounts. So this was pretty incredible to come across on my feed. Thankyou
@@Jesusisyoursavior-7 when I deleted my old fb I lost the ability to log into my old insta but i bet I can find it. This isn't her only peice of art she's an incredible artist.
No matter how good technology gets there is simply something legit magical about stop motion films that can never be replaced. The surrealism is just magical.
And never quite got the purpose of catching B’s relishing their moment of victory. It is the very psychology which has plagued my mind spiritually for quite some time.
Honestly, this can even represent how artists are being treated unfairly by the industry even today, like how we're forced to produce the same stuff the corpos want us the create instead of letting us be free, but of course with freedom of creation comes power to the Artist. Love this Short!
Honestly this is the reason I did not make my drawing my job. It sucks all the joy and creativity out of enjoyment I get from drawing. I'd rather share my creations to bring joy to others than have my creativity be consumed to make others money. This animation personifies this struggle brilliantly!
I’m a hairdresser and it definitely is a form of art but people today have made the job so unbearable instead of being creative you’re constantly worried someone is going to leave a bad review. So now I just cut hair.
this really paints a picture of how society just destroys dreams. most of us feel jealous nowadays when we see someone who knew what they wanted to do followed that path and now work a job they love, but thats bc the rest of us had our hopes and dreams stomped on at such a young age we either think its impossible or forgot how to dream in the first place and now we just further continue this cycle of thinking its all just a pipe dream and feeling too afraid of failure to even try.
When we were making the film we used to say ‘feed your dreams, or they may feed on you’ - and it’s never too late to feed your dreams. They stay with you and you can follow them in different ways and at different times in life.
The film took about 3 years to make - it was slow going - but since then it had a great life in festivals and other places, and now on YT. Thanks for watching!
That was the message she found herself it took a lot of struggling but she found who she really is and that job wasn’t for her she was doing it cause needed the money beautiful message
I resonate with this so much. I'm finally at 28, starting to focus on my creative interests again. I remember I was about 6-7 yrs old and had made a sculpture of my hand and foot out of tinfoil. I was so proud of it and went to show my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and parents. I forget who, but one of the adults laughed and said, " Oh, she's going to be a starving artist, isn't she!" Then the rest of them all,including my parents, laughed. I remember how absolutely crushed I felt. I didn't say anything, but I'm sure my face showed it. I don't remember who but one of the adults, I think my grandma tried to fix it after seeing how sad I was by saying, " Oh, I love it!" and went and put it on the mantle. But it didn't matter by then. I saw all their faces and could tell they were mocking me. I'm the same age right now, that some of my aunts and uncles were at the time, and a few years younger than my parents were back then. & I can't fathom doing that to a kid. I mean, seriously, who tf would even do that when a kid shows them an art project!? They were like this about so many different fields, too. My family made sure to crush my dreams for any career path I was interested in at one point or another. Like I couldn't get into law because I'd get depressed. Meanwhile, my 25yo sister was encouraged to work for a law firm and work to become a paralegal when her work wanted to pay for more school. ( I am wicked proud of my sister, tho❤) I couldn't go into forensics because they'd never let me be a cop. As an adult, I realized there was so much I could've done without going that route. I couldn't do art because I wouldn't survive. I couldn't be a nurse, or CNA because it's too high stress. I'd never own a small business because I'd never find something profitable. I'm glad I finally realized how messed up they were and that it doesn't hurt to try and achieve my dreams. I now own my own small business, restoring old Barbie and fashion dolls. I'm also starting a new one, where I help put my boyfriends and my art in clothing. I'm glad to be free of caring about their nonsense. I think they just enjoyed making me feel small. &for anyone who deals with that or dealt with that, type of behavior. Just know you're not alone!❤
Now imagine being a 31 years replaced woman with an artist education and some experience in game development in Germany where the whole society is same as your relatives. This country kills everybody’s dreams
Thank you for sharing this, that's encouraging and I am so sorry they crushed your dreams in different ways. That wasn't appropriate Proud you are now doing what you wake up loving to do daily. Keep going, you'll do great🥹❤️
I had a teacher tell me it was stupid to want to be a cartoonist in 3rd grade. She told me i was terrible at drawing. That kind of feedback from adults when you're a child is crushing. Good for you for overcoming and believing in yourself
Damn, this hurts. They try to kill us. They have literally killed most of the real butterflies. This is literally me. I do art for myself, and the future now. Not for them. The corporations don’t deserve anyone’s life. They don’t deserve a single butterfly or bee. FIGHT, people. Keep fighting.
This is one of the most beautiful animations I have ever seen, especially as the art style is so reminiscent of both Margaret Keane and Mark Ryden. It makes it even more special that the protagonist wants to become an artist in that regard. I loved the amazing analogy of the meaningless, monotonous working world being personified as the death of dreams, with the butterflies being symbolism for a dream. It especially hit home in regards to the protagonist's coworkers carrying memories of their broken dreams everywhere they go to mourn not being able to accomplish them. Bravo!
I love the idea of this. Don’t most of us end up seeing our dreams die and we just end up doing work for others to get by most of our lives without actually fulfilling what’s in our hearts. :( I hope I can do more with myself before my time is up.
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the puppets! How can anyone make something so perfect? I love the story and the message as well, really beautiful!
Everything is so intricate and detailed, absolute feast for the eyes 😍 also love that Rachel Griffiths is the voice for the main character. Beautiful!!! ❤
art under capitalism i feel like is something often neglected in short films and media. like sure themes of "creativity good" arent necessarily bad, but the ideas of art just isnt "worth it" unless it can be made into a 9-5 job i feel is just as if not more important to shed light on
I left commercial art before I was twenty. This is why. Churning out things that don't work for anything other than manipulating money out of people through the use of psychology in art I never wanted to see another paint brush as long as I lived. It passed eventually but changed me forever
Yeah, totally. 😅 Try art under socialism or communism. But better be sure you make the “correct” art or else you’ll be fleeing the country to a capitalist one where you’re free to express yourself, even if others disapprove and call for your ruin.
This was absolutely amazing! The way we can lose our childhood dreams and aspirations when we become adults. Working dead end jobs with minimal reward and with no end in sight. Our creativity is quashed and our hopes & dreams waste away. I’m glad she found the courage to break free with her beautiful “butterfly”. It really was adorable ❤🦋
I love your sense of creativity, the art style is so grotesque yet beautiful!! I hope this gains more attention seeing how it took you 11 years to make.
It would take atleast a week to write a proper analysis on the video and I didn’t even think of the artist industry fr till I saw the comments however what this reminded me of is the more she listened to negatives as to what she can and can’t do the more her dreams died. That job was like a hospice for her dream as an artist and when she had that nightmare that was like…the death of all her hopes and dreams and her spirit. I also like how the artist took their time bringing her dreams back to life I feel as though in realife that could also represent how people slowly start to come to the conclusion or question “is this really what I want for my whole life?” while going thru the motions of the job until she came to her final decision and the doors opening was like she was walking into heaven or how she might’ve been ENLIGHTENED once more or like walking into a plethora or vast opportunities in life by following her real dream as an artist. 👩🎨
I just clicked this cause I thought it'd be an interesting and fun short stop motion film to watch. I wasn't expecting this to hit me so personally, down to the childhood stuff and the imaginary friends and wanting to be an artist but struggling as a starving artist, fearing the mechanical industrial work grind that comes with a majority of jobs, even the ones that offer and boast 'creativity', and right now in my life this touches me even deeper since I'm looking for a job at 25. My dad laughed at me when I told him I was going to art college (I have an associates in applied science for graphic design) and throughout my life there's always been some level of criticism and skepticism, both from the outside and especially from the inside, naturally as an artist. I feel like both the visual style, the surrealistic nature of how the story flows, the creepy dark realness of the puppets/lighting, all make this feel like some sort of awfully emotional fever dream. It's nightmarish and heartwrenching. I'm surprised that this came out over 8 years ago and I've only ever seen/heard of it until now.
I truly adore the pop surrealism aesthetic this film had. It's such a niche yet beautiful art form that pushes the boundaries of normality. Also in my intepretation, Butterflies is a commentary on our society and how it cycles. Not all of us get the chance to live up to self-expectations. It always stray farther from what we originally strived for, and some as dreams that never got to bloom. It could also be a jab on how our creativity is often killed by a capitalistic world that only wants to limit it to a certain mold so superficial, it doesn't have a beating heart in it anymore (Ai slander lol). Finally the lady walking out that door with her sketch in hand, is a metaphor for independence and artistic freedom, though many of us are unable to do it bc we're still trapped in the system. The 2 other worker ladies are a prime example.
There's a lot of talented people that couldn't afford dreaming big. I was told that writing and drawing won't put much on a table. They made me took on something I like the least and I gave up. I just accepted now that everything is ruined for me and getting by each day is already enough. I hope whoever reads this, life will get better for you. Always remember that every DECISION traces you to a certain destination. Do what's best for you not what's best for others because the future is a harsh place for regrets.
Thanks for sharing. I think it’s ok to dream small too. Maybe the small dream will become bigger. Or maybe it won’t matter if it does or not. You’re right that every decision takes us to a certain destination but there’s also luck and chaos or chance. The future is indeed a harsh place for regrets.
I still remember when I visited the studio where this was made and got to see behind the scenes on this project, when I was probably only 10, and at the time obsessed with animation. This inspired me so much back in the day, I think I even have the DVD still. So cool to see it pop up on my UA-cam feed today about 10 years later, such an amazing project.
I feel like this is so legit, captalism kills your dreams because it forces you to work to just live. The problem is, that even when you relaize this, unless you're rich or give up wanting material things, then you'll never be able to really be an artist that makes significant money from it. I think it's better for artist to reply on their arts as third or fourth string income, or just something that makes them happy. The more you try to focus on succeeding as an artist, the more likely it will crush you. The reality is, no matter how talented you are, most artist will never be able to achieve a viable dream from their hobbies/talents on its own.
With the rise of AI and the promise of it replacing even highly skilled jobs like programmers, lawyers, and doctors, I'm optimistic at some point in the near future the powers that be will be forced to implement some sort of universal basic income so that humans will no longer need to work to fulfill their base needs. It will be optional. Technically, we're already there, with productivity at all-time highs thanks to technology, but the wealthy are hoarding so much of the rewards for themselves. But as technology continues to exponentially increase productivity, at some point most jobs will be made obsolete by either AI or robotics. It's going to force the elite shareholder class to either share their profits and provide UBI to everyone or risk an 'eat the rich' collapse. At that point creatives will be able to do what they dream of without being tied to working mundane jobs to sustain themselves. It will be a fantastic golden period for all kinds of art.
Be positive. I promise things will change. My Mom helped me teach a beginner crochet class. I started out saying that bc I'm Left handed no one would teach me. My examples of what I've made were gorgeous and unusual and completely doable. Mom was a help being there and right handed. I'm out of work. A bit scared and tired of doing alterations. But I went to the local library to ask if I could teach. Yep. Still broke but the love of what I do is contagious. Michele's art and apparel. Dot com. Not sure if I'm allowed to mention. Believe. The world is in for ginnormous changes. Helping artists is part of my plan.
wow this was really incredible. As soon as i started to watch i immediately thought of my mother whos an artist. She was the back bone of a company that severely underpaid her or cared for her. It was basically an abusive work relationship. Now they have license to all her art she did for them for the rest of time. She FINALLY got the courage to leave a few years ago and her life has never been better. The awful company still uses her art to this day because it was and still is their biggest seller.
this definitely goes on to my top lists of my favorite short film stop motion animation. the animation, and THE PLOT is so relatable bc it happens to most young artists. i really love this i'm gonna watch more
So much symbolism in this film that is very recognisable for anyone in the creative industry, I really found myself hoping that instead of finding her blind/ghost self scribbling away in the dark she would be re-met with the child version of herself to remind her to create expressively with no limits despite her inadequate work situation. But I guess the truth of that scenario comes through within the existence of the movie itself, Isabel being such a talented artist with such a vision that is executed so beautifully, still beckoning all of us viewers to remember our little worm bat of inspiration can come back at any moment it just takes resilience and hard head to not feel beat down by those who employ us for our skills. I'm a stop motion fanatic and this is one of the most thought provoking ones in a while!! Amazing Xx
I have a feeling this film was strongly inspired by stop-motion Tim burton films as well as Tim burton movies but Idk. Those are the vibes I am getting. The narrative is so interesting also! This so far is one of the best stop-motion shorts I have ever seen! Well done to the Artists!
i'm going to learn how to animate in January, my dream was always to become an animator for adultswim i'm finally chasing my dream at the age of 26, this short film was amazing, good job!
outstanding animation. Adored every second of this. Had to watch it multiple times. The psychology thought processes she goes through are heart breaking yet make her so strong.
Utterly ethereal and enchanting thank you for sharing such a beautiful work of art with the world. This is one of a kind, I hope the other two girls can follow their butterflies too one day 💞
this is so incredibly accurate for all of us passionate about a creative industry but being unsure if we could even make it, then having to pay for it with actual jobs ;-;
This was amazing and BEAUTIFUL i loved the representation of the butterfly as her dream, as a creative person who has had 9 to 5 office jobs i could RELATE truly such a good short film, speaks to the soul
I think it shows how dangerous child labour is and how exercise truly does thin out the body. This is why I believe that sports company is that do a lot of exercise. Need to be more regulated.❤
Thank you for such a wonderful message portrait beautiful in this12mins animation video, this brings us all and mostly for the creative genius a source of re inspiration and gave a creative boost .
Artists internalize the here and now. A very extraordinary and unique short Film.Fantastic graphics. ❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏.It shows the oppression and the struggle.
This appeared to me at a very important time, a short film never touched me so deeply. I'm currently finishing high school and worrying about the uni i wanna go, then about a month ago a woman showed up after seeing my artwork at school and invited me to free theater classes and participating in plays... she said that the next one was soon so i informed her of my inexperience with all that and we agreed i'd help with the filming instead before i'd actually get instructed from 0 and become part of a play. Getting there i started to see that there's no organization about the tasks and the students do things they shouldn't be doing?? Like selling raffles to collect money for crucial things (transportation, pay the place rent or whatever) and tickets or else no one comes to see the show?? She said this time we didn't got enough for the van so we'd have to get there ourselves (paying ourselves) so i'm basically paying to work... even more after i agreed to do the makeup, so without me there's no makeup, no posters and proper advertisement, no filming... really *today* is one of the plays and none of the students know what time they have to be there because she doesn't even know how to explain basic things. I'm gonna ask to get paid or else i'm definitely quitting. "get big or go home" currently my house is bigger than this shit frfr
The visceral fear I have for stop motion and claymation, I remember the first one I ever saw it was James and the Giant peach and it left me terrified for weeks. The only ones that did not deeply disturb me were Wallace and Gromit and Chicken run, all else gives me the heebie jeebies.
i am 21 in college and is depressed not pursuing what i want to do. i even feel guilty just enjoying it by myself. this video really helped me feel what should matter in life... thank you for the video
This is going to appear on someone's fyp in 15 years
you called it😂❤
fr 😭
@@yuffieqqq wdym it hasn’t been 15 years yet
@@ShellyFossilianTheGreat i know, read it again
@@ShellyFossilianTheGreat im saying i agree, that they called it that it would happen
I waited half my adulthood for the release of this claymation. Followed the artist on insta since the beginning, had some rough stuff happen in life and deleted all my social media accounts. So this was pretty incredible to come across on my feed. Thankyou
If you deleted "all" your social media, then what are you doing on youtube?😊
why u even asking
@@Jesusisyoursavior-7 when I deleted my old fb I lost the ability to log into my old insta but i bet I can find it. This isn't her only peice of art she's an incredible artist.
@@Reder.N OP must’ve made new accounts after getting their feet back up under them, my fragile genius…
@@Jesusisyoursavior-7yes! I need to know everything about the artist who dreamt this up…what a mesmerizing universe they’ve created
No matter how good technology gets there is simply something legit magical about stop motion films that can never be replaced. The surrealism is just magical.
I’d call that kind of surrealism abuse, wouldn’t you?
And never quite got the purpose of catching B’s relishing their moment of victory.
It is the very psychology which has plagued my mind spiritually for quite some time.
Honestly, this can even represent how artists are being treated unfairly by the industry even today, like how we're forced to produce the same stuff the corpos want us the create instead of letting us be free, but of course with freedom of creation comes power to the Artist.
Love this Short!
Honestly this is the reason I did not make my drawing my job. It sucks all the joy and creativity out of enjoyment I get from drawing. I'd rather share my creations to bring joy to others than have my creativity be consumed to make others money. This animation personifies this struggle brilliantly!
You're hired to do what they want, if you want to be free, quit.
@StudioKelpie1993 freedom is just freedom is your choose to take the bull by the horns and concur your happiness 😊 it's happiness
I’m a hairdresser and it definitely is a form of art but people today have made the job so unbearable instead of being creative you’re constantly worried someone is going to leave a bad review. So now I just cut hair.
It's not just about artists but it's about thé dream
this really paints a picture of how society just destroys dreams. most of us feel jealous nowadays when we see someone who knew what they wanted to do followed that path and now work a job they love, but thats bc the rest of us had our hopes and dreams stomped on at such a young age we either think its impossible or forgot how to dream in the first place and now we just further continue this cycle of thinking its all just a pipe dream and feeling too afraid of failure to even try.
When we were making the film we used to say ‘feed your dreams, or they may feed on you’ - and it’s never too late to feed your dreams. They stay with you and you can follow them in different ways and at different times in life.
@@tbcmedia-AUNZ beautifully put. thanks for this great piece of art/dream
@@tbcmedia-AUNZ Thank you for this wisdom!
That’s me!!😢
@@anac9617 me too 🙂↕️
Wow the trailer came out 11 years ago, a lot of work went into this ❤
The film took about 3 years to make - it was slow going - but since then it had a great life in festivals and other places, and now on YT. Thanks for watching!
As a person rekindling their relationship with their inner child through art therapy, this was something i needed to see ❤❤❤
Ohhhh art therapy? How wonderful of an idea. You just inspired me to research this idea. Thank you
The frantic ness of her nightmare self scratching on the page right before she says “I’m going to be an artist” is really good! Can feel that anxiety.
That was the message she found herself it took a lot of struggling but she found who she really is and that job wasn’t for her she was doing it cause needed the money beautiful message
It deserves to be followed and liked. Please continue making movies like this. I love them.
I resonate with this so much. I'm finally at 28, starting to focus on my creative interests again.
I remember I was about 6-7 yrs old and had made a sculpture of my hand and foot out of tinfoil. I was so proud of it and went to show my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and parents.
I forget who, but one of the adults laughed and said, " Oh, she's going to be a starving artist, isn't she!" Then the rest of them all,including my parents, laughed.
I remember how absolutely crushed I felt. I didn't say anything, but I'm sure my face showed it. I don't remember who but one of the adults, I think my grandma tried to fix it after seeing how sad I was by saying, " Oh, I love it!" and went and put it on the mantle.
But it didn't matter by then. I saw all their faces and could tell they were mocking me.
I'm the same age right now, that some of my aunts and uncles were at the time, and a few years younger than my parents were back then.
& I can't fathom doing that to a kid. I mean, seriously, who tf would even do that when a kid shows them an art project!?
They were like this about so many different fields, too. My family made sure to crush my dreams for any career path I was interested in at one point or another.
Like I couldn't get into law because I'd get depressed. Meanwhile, my 25yo sister was encouraged to work for a law firm and work to become a paralegal when her work wanted to pay for more school. ( I am wicked proud of my sister, tho❤)
I couldn't go into forensics because they'd never let me be a cop. As an adult, I realized there was so much I could've done without going that route.
I couldn't do art because I wouldn't survive.
I couldn't be a nurse, or CNA because it's too high stress.
I'd never own a small business because I'd never find something profitable.
I'm glad I finally realized how messed up they were and that it doesn't hurt to try and achieve my dreams.
I now own my own small business, restoring old Barbie and fashion dolls. I'm also starting a new one, where I help put my boyfriends and my art in clothing. I'm glad to be free of caring about their nonsense. I think they just enjoyed making me feel small.
&for anyone who deals with that or dealt with that, type of behavior. Just know you're not alone!❤
Love that for you and i know youll prove them all wrongs!❤
Now imagine being a 31 years replaced woman with an artist education and some experience in game development in Germany where the whole society is same as your relatives. This country kills everybody’s dreams
Thank you ❤
Thank you for sharing this, that's encouraging and I am so sorry they crushed your dreams in different ways. That wasn't appropriate
Proud you are now doing what you wake up loving to do daily. Keep going, you'll do great🥹❤️
I had a teacher tell me it was stupid to want to be a cartoonist in 3rd grade. She told me i was terrible at drawing. That kind of feedback from adults when you're a child is crushing. Good for you for overcoming and believing in yourself
Damn, this hurts. They try to kill us. They have literally killed most of the real butterflies. This is literally me.
I do art for myself, and the future now. Not for them. The corporations don’t deserve anyone’s life. They don’t deserve a single butterfly or bee. FIGHT, people. Keep fighting.
This actually has a really strong message
This is one of the most beautiful animations I have ever seen, especially as the art style is so reminiscent of both Margaret Keane and Mark Ryden. It makes it even more special that the protagonist wants to become an artist in that regard. I loved the amazing analogy of the meaningless, monotonous working world being personified as the death of dreams, with the butterflies being symbolism for a dream. It especially hit home in regards to the protagonist's coworkers carrying memories of their broken dreams everywhere they go to mourn not being able to accomplish them. Bravo!
Uncomfortably beautiful.
I wanted to look away yet keep watching til the end.
The type of patience this kind of work takes, amazing.
Thank you so much 😀
I love the idea of this. Don’t most of us end up seeing our dreams die and we just end up doing work for others to get by most of our lives without actually fulfilling what’s in our hearts. :( I hope I can do more with myself before my time is up.
Dreams are not enough. Hard work, sacrifice, unrelenting dedication and you still have to pay those bills.
YOU then younger LIFE harder Get lucky person grows old . Time is faster than ever this is the best thing to make dreams happen.
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the puppets! How can anyone make something so perfect? I love the story and the message as well, really beautiful!
Everything is so intricate and detailed, absolute feast for the eyes 😍 also love that Rachel Griffiths is the voice for the main character. Beautiful!!! ❤
Incredible. It was a mix of Edward , Beetlejuice , corpse bride , nightmare before Christmas. All rolled into one…absolutely brilliant.
art under capitalism i feel like is something often neglected in short films and media. like sure themes of "creativity good" arent necessarily bad, but the ideas of art just isnt "worth it" unless it can be made into a 9-5 job i feel is just as if not more important to shed light on
I left commercial art before I was twenty. This is why. Churning out things that don't work for anything other than manipulating money out of people through the use of psychology in art
I never wanted to see another paint brush as long as I lived. It passed eventually but changed me forever
Yeah, totally. 😅 Try art under socialism or communism. But better be sure you make the “correct” art or else you’ll be fleeing the country to a capitalist one where you’re free to express yourself, even if others disapprove and call for your ruin.
This was absolutely amazing! The way we can lose our childhood dreams and aspirations when we become adults. Working dead end jobs with minimal reward and with no end in sight. Our creativity is quashed and our hopes & dreams waste away. I’m glad she found the courage to break free with her beautiful “butterfly”. It really was adorable ❤🦋
I love your sense of creativity, the art style is so grotesque yet beautiful!! I hope this gains more attention seeing how it took you 11 years to make.
What a unique style. Almost gives an uncanny doll aesthetic. Very nice visuals.
It would take atleast a week to write a proper analysis on the video and I didn’t even think of the artist industry fr till I saw the comments however what this reminded me of is the more she listened to negatives as to what she can and can’t do the more her dreams died. That job was like a hospice for her dream as an artist and when she had that nightmare that was like…the death of all her hopes and dreams and her spirit. I also like how the artist took their time bringing her dreams back to life I feel as though in realife that could also represent how people slowly start to come to the conclusion or question “is this really what I want for my whole life?” while going thru the motions of the job until she came to her final decision and the doors opening was like she was walking into heaven or how she might’ve been ENLIGHTENED once more or like walking into a plethora or vast opportunities in life by following her real dream as an artist. 👩🎨
I just clicked this cause I thought it'd be an interesting and fun short stop motion film to watch. I wasn't expecting this to hit me so personally, down to the childhood stuff and the imaginary friends and wanting to be an artist but struggling as a starving artist, fearing the mechanical industrial work grind that comes with a majority of jobs, even the ones that offer and boast 'creativity', and right now in my life this touches me even deeper since I'm looking for a job at 25. My dad laughed at me when I told him I was going to art college (I have an associates in applied science for graphic design) and throughout my life there's always been some level of criticism and skepticism, both from the outside and especially from the inside, naturally as an artist.
I feel like both the visual style, the surrealistic nature of how the story flows, the creepy dark realness of the puppets/lighting, all make this feel like some sort of awfully emotional fever dream. It's nightmarish and heartwrenching. I'm surprised that this came out over 8 years ago and I've only ever seen/heard of it until now.
Beautiful insights, thank you 🙏
I truly adore the pop surrealism aesthetic this film had. It's such a niche yet beautiful art form that pushes the boundaries of normality.
Also in my intepretation, Butterflies is a commentary on our society and how it cycles. Not all of us get the chance to live up to self-expectations. It always stray farther from what we originally strived for, and some as dreams that never got to bloom. It could also be a jab on how our creativity is often killed by a capitalistic world that only wants to limit it to a certain mold so superficial, it doesn't have a beating heart in it anymore (Ai slander lol). Finally the lady walking out that door with her sketch in hand, is a metaphor for independence and artistic freedom, though many of us are unable to do it bc we're still trapped in the system. The 2 other worker ladies are a prime example.
Wow! Very well explained!
tysm for the compliment! ive always love literature so i have some ways to communicating :>
There's a lot of talented people that couldn't afford dreaming big. I was told that writing and drawing won't put much on a table. They made me took on something I like the least and I gave up. I just accepted now that everything is ruined for me and getting by each day is already enough. I hope whoever reads this, life will get better for you. Always remember that every DECISION traces you to a certain destination. Do what's best for you not what's best for others because the future is a harsh place for regrets.
Thanks for sharing. I think it’s ok to dream small too. Maybe the small dream will become bigger. Or maybe it won’t matter if it does or not. You’re right that every decision takes us to a certain destination but there’s also luck and chaos or chance. The future is indeed a harsh place for regrets.
this is beautiful it’s one of those videos that pops up randomly years in the future that you end up loving
I still remember when I visited the studio where this was made and got to see behind the scenes on this project, when I was probably only 10, and at the time obsessed with animation. This inspired me so much back in the day, I think I even have the DVD still. So cool to see it pop up on my UA-cam feed today about 10 years later, such an amazing project.
Very cool memory!
I love dark stop motion animation and this was a moving story. PLEASE MAKE MORE! ❤
What a wonderful universe ! What an important message ! Artist should be free !
Sometimes desperation and negative emotions can be a great inspiration.
I feel like this is so legit, captalism kills your dreams because it forces you to work to just live. The problem is, that even when you relaize this, unless you're rich or give up wanting material things, then you'll never be able to really be an artist that makes significant money from it. I think it's better for artist to reply on their arts as third or fourth string income, or just something that makes them happy. The more you try to focus on succeeding as an artist, the more likely it will crush you. The reality is, no matter how talented you are, most artist will never be able to achieve a viable dream from their hobbies/talents on its own.
Fucking dream crusher, ur as bad as the boss in the video smh
With the rise of AI and the promise of it replacing even highly skilled jobs like programmers, lawyers, and doctors, I'm optimistic at some point in the near future the powers that be will be forced to implement some sort of universal basic income so that humans will no longer need to work to fulfill their base needs. It will be optional. Technically, we're already there, with productivity at all-time highs thanks to technology, but the wealthy are hoarding so much of the rewards for themselves. But as technology continues to exponentially increase productivity, at some point most jobs will be made obsolete by either AI or robotics. It's going to force the elite shareholder class to either share their profits and provide UBI to everyone or risk an 'eat the rich' collapse. At that point creatives will be able to do what they dream of without being tied to working mundane jobs to sustain themselves. It will be a fantastic golden period for all kinds of art.
Be positive. I promise things will change. My Mom helped me teach a beginner crochet class. I started out saying that bc I'm Left handed no one would teach me. My examples of what I've made were gorgeous and unusual and completely doable. Mom was a help being there and right handed. I'm out of work. A bit scared and tired of doing alterations. But I went to the local library to ask if I could teach. Yep. Still broke but the love of what I do is contagious. Michele's art and apparel. Dot com. Not sure if I'm allowed to mention. Believe. The world is in for ginnormous changes. Helping artists is part of my plan.
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wow this was really incredible. As soon as i started to watch i immediately thought of my mother whos an artist. She was the back bone of a company that severely underpaid her or cared for her. It was basically an abusive work relationship. Now they have license to all her art she did for them for the rest of time. She FINALLY got the courage to leave a few years ago and her life has never been better. The awful company still uses her art to this day because it was and still is their biggest seller.
Thanks for sharing this - wow!
Major shoutout the the stop motion artist. I know this to forever to complete. This was beautiful!
Podría ver una película entera con este arte!
this definitely goes on to my top lists of my favorite short film stop motion animation. the animation, and THE PLOT is so relatable bc it happens to most young artists. i really love this i'm gonna watch more
This is pretty peculiar in the most authentic way love the aesthetics & the attention to detail thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you. Many people contributed to the look of this film - and most of what you see was handmade and took a very long time to make!
I keep finding myself going back to rewatch this short again. I really enjoy it, and it's really well done in my opinion!
So much symbolism in this film that is very recognisable for anyone in the creative industry, I really found myself hoping that instead of finding her blind/ghost self scribbling away in the dark she would be re-met with the child version of herself to remind her to create expressively with no limits despite her inadequate work situation. But I guess the truth of that scenario comes through within the existence of the movie itself, Isabel being such a talented artist with such a vision that is executed so beautifully, still beckoning all of us viewers to remember our little worm bat of inspiration can come back at any moment it just takes resilience and hard head to not feel beat down by those who employ us for our skills. I'm a stop motion fanatic and this is one of the most thought provoking ones in a while!! Amazing Xx
This reminds me of my father always crushing every dream I ever had
Remember seeing the trailer so many years ago. Thankful YT recommended me something good
Wow this needs more love......absolutely beautiful
I have a feeling this film was strongly inspired by stop-motion Tim burton films as well as Tim burton movies but Idk. Those are the vibes I am getting. The narrative is so interesting also! This so far is one of the best stop-motion shorts I have ever seen! Well done to the Artists!
I can understand this being an award-winning short.
all the emotions and thoughts i experienced during this short-movie , it was so moving that I broke out in tears! ❤
i'm going to learn how to animate in January, my dream was always to become an animator for adultswim i'm finally chasing my dream at the age of 26, this short film was amazing, good job!
Thanks!
thank you very much for the super thanks :-) very much appreciated.
Thank you for showing up on my UA-cam, this claymation is amazing and incredible, I love it and the message of it, hope more people will see it!
I downloaded and watched this in Apple iTunes about 8 years ago. Still looks good.
Thank you twice (once for 8 years ago, and again for now!) glad you still enjoyed the film! 🙂
@WarwickBurton are you related to Tim Burton by any chance?
No relation - but definitely an inspiration :-)
@@tbcmedia-AUNZ oh nice💖🫶🏾🫠
WOW...THAT HIT ME HARD AND THE MEANING BEHIND IT ALL IS ABSOLUTELY TRUE!!! BRAVO!!! 👏♥️👏
outstanding animation. Adored every second of this. Had to watch it multiple times. The psychology thought processes she goes through are heart breaking yet make her so strong.
Utterly ethereal and enchanting thank you for sharing such a beautiful work of art with the world. This is one of a kind, I hope the other two girls can follow their butterflies too one day 💞
this is so incredibly accurate for all of us passionate about a creative industry but being unsure if we could even make it, then having to pay for it with actual jobs ;-;
Everything would fall into place ❤
very glad i clicked on this, magnificent
Thank you!!
This was amazing and BEAUTIFUL i loved the representation of the butterfly as her dream, as a creative person who has had 9 to 5 office jobs i could RELATE truly such a good short film, speaks to the soul
I think it shows how dangerous child labour is and how exercise truly does thin out the body. This is why I believe that sports company is that do a lot of exercise. Need to be more regulated.❤
It's not just about artists but it's about thé dream ❤
I’m in tears… Thank you so much for posting this! ❤
You are so welcome!
this was beautiful, im so thankful i saw this. i genuinely loved the animation so much
This is amazing!!!!!!😢❤
"Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die,
life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly"
THAT HIT SO HARD. 🥹
Why this reminds me of Tim Burton
Yes❤
His is more digestible
@@Nepetita69696nah this is more harsh/detailed with its features but in a good way, I enjoy it
Bc the butterfly had boobs
I mean, I saw "Warwick Burton" in the credits but idk
Amazing work, beautiful attentions to the details and immersive.
Thank you so much 😀
THIS INSANE MAKE IT VIRAL NOW
Thank you for such a wonderful message portrait beautiful in this12mins animation video, this brings us all and mostly for the creative genius a source of re inspiration and gave a creative boost .
This is beautiful 😢😢😢❤❤❤❤
Mr. Vinton would be proud❤
this has got to be one of my favourite short film now
That was really beautiful and also sad and I loved it
Wow, this is one of the most beautiful and strangest things I have ever seen. It is truly amazing animation art 💖✨
I hope when you see this you realize you can still follow your dreams. It's never too late, no matter what age you are. Love you. 🖤 🦇
Absolute masterpiece
amazing work! great details! BRAVO!!!❤
Oh My God! This Is a Masterpiece! ❤
Beautiful message and beautiful artwork 🖤
Thank you so much!
I loved this. Thank you creator 🙏❤😊
Artists internalize the here and now. A very extraordinary and unique short Film.Fantastic graphics. ❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏.It shows the oppression and the struggle.
Absolutely phenomenal
I was creeped out the whole time but it is beautiful.
this is the best inspirational video to beat Creative block!
Thank you! Very glad for that!
I love this film the characters and the plot brilliant ❤
gave me goosebumps!
I loved every second of this- wonderful art, storytelling, and message. A truly beautiful film.
PHENOMENAL 🎉🎉🎉
This is really good I got a bit scared when dude was crawling on the wall make me feel like I was a child again lol😂 👏🏾 great work!
Rastaman vibrations..... is..... positive...❤❤
Congratulations ♥️♥️♥️ you have such a gift♥️♥️♥️
i love the aesthetic sm omggg
This appeared to me at a very important time, a short film never touched me so deeply. I'm currently finishing high school and worrying about the uni i wanna go, then about a month ago a woman showed up after seeing my artwork at school and invited me to free theater classes and participating in plays... she said that the next one was soon so i informed her of my inexperience with all that and we agreed i'd help with the filming instead before i'd actually get instructed from 0 and become part of a play. Getting there i started to see that there's no organization about the tasks and the students do things they shouldn't be doing?? Like selling raffles to collect money for crucial things (transportation, pay the place rent or whatever) and tickets or else no one comes to see the show?? She said this time we didn't got enough for the van so we'd have to get there ourselves (paying ourselves) so i'm basically paying to work... even more after i agreed to do the makeup, so without me there's no makeup, no posters and proper advertisement, no filming... really *today* is one of the plays and none of the students know what time they have to be there because she doesn't even know how to explain basic things. I'm gonna ask to get paid or else i'm definitely quitting. "get big or go home" currently my house is bigger than this shit frfr
Me encantó! Los veo desde Argentina 👏👏
this was SO incredible
I love how creepy this animation is❤
Dreams dies from peers, age, and let downs in life. Keep hope alive and don’t let it because it’s very easy to let happen. Don’t.
Worth to wait!
The visceral fear I have for stop motion and claymation, I remember the first one I ever saw it was James and the Giant peach and it left me terrified for weeks. The only ones that did not deeply disturb me were Wallace and Gromit and Chicken run, all else gives me the heebie jeebies.
i am 21 in college and is depressed not pursuing what i want to do. i even feel guilty just enjoying it by myself. this video really helped me feel what should matter in life... thank you for the video