Tag Archives: psychedelic animation

Ryan Larkin

31 Jul

Ryan Larkin (1943-2007) was a Canadian animator, who in 1969 was nominated for the Academy Award for is short psychedelic animation “Walking”. Three years later he released the acclaimed film “Street Music”,  again, a tripy colorful short film, hand drawn with no narrative, but with a  distinct and simple theme.

Soon after that, Larkin fell into severe drug abuse, alcoholism and homelessness. In 2002, another Canadian animator, Chris Landreth, Made this short film about him and won an Oscar for it.

Disney’s Fantasia

25 Jul

Another psychedelic classic by Disney. In 1940 Fantasia introduced shimmering abstract figuration morphing to the pulse of music as a subject of public viewing. Synaethetics for the masses.

You Look Familiar

10 Jul

For some people, drugs are an escape. This clip may represent some of them. it also reminded me the surrealistic and even psychedelic look of animation in the 1920’s.

Birdy Nam Nam – The Parachute Ending

8 Jul

This shroomy video is by the animator Steve Scott. If any of you are in NYC  this upcoming weekend I recommend you go and check out the Tryptophantasia II – Psychedelic Animation Film Screening. You could check out works by Steve Scott and many other psychedelic animators, and I would be happy to hear your impressions.

ANIMAL COLLECTIVE – “Lion in a Coma”

3 Jul

Ori Toor had just finished Shenkar A of Design, and this is his final project. Shenkar’s annual exhibition will open on 15/7/2010.

This is gorgeous, Ori! Good luck in real life, and may you bring color and psychedelic goodness to all your future projects!

(Thanks Matan, for the link!)