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Sensorium

(2007 • 5 minutes) Co-directed/co-produced by Karen Aqua & Ken Field
Animation: Karen Aqua
Music: Ken Field

Sensorium still

A hand-drawn experimental animation exploring the relationship between music and image. Inspired by dance gestures and movements found in nature such as water and tide pools, the film is a study of sound/motion synthesis. An alphabet of abstract animated and musical gestures combines in various configurations to create a visible rhythm.

"Award-winning animator Karen Aqua joins forces with her musician husband Ken Field, and the result is an imaginative, experimental film exploring the relationship between music and image."

— Starz Denver Film Festival



Awards / Festival Screenings:
Black Maria Film & Video Festival, 2007: Director's Choice Award
29th Starz Denver Film Festival, Official Selection (World Premiere)
Humboldt International Film Festival, California, 2007
PA Festival of Films, 2007
Visual Music Marathon, Boston, MA, 2007

Credits:
Animation: Karen Aqua
Music Composed by: Ken Field
Post-Production: Francois Berelowitch
Recording Engineer: Andy Pinkham
Musicians:
     Mimi Rabson: 5-string violin
     Leslie Moye: cello
     Carol Namkoong: piano
     Phil Neighbors: drums
Copyright © 2002 Karen Aqua