Though seemingly unconnected at first glance, these three concepts (words, life, and time) are all interrelated. Words define our life; the passage of time and the events that occur along that journey define our life as well. My animation visualizes these connections through stop-motion imagery, taking the word "LIFE" and showing how the positive and negative events that we encounter can affect us (both physically and emotionally); such as being “created” and living happily, to suddenly being crumpled, torn, and forced to put our life back together from ruin. It is an idea that is accessible to everyone, as it reflects the personal experiences we all share and feel throughout the course of our lives.

Student work created for the 2012 Adobe® Design Achievement Awards Contest

Animation and Audio © Sabrina Watt
Programs: Adobe After Effects CS5, GarageBand