Berlin-based illustrator and graphic novelist Anna Deflorian has branched out of her comfort zone by directing a brilliant animation for 'His Clancyness,' otherwise known as Jonathan Clancy, a one-man pop act from Ottawa, Canada. Clancy explains, "I was translating her [Deflorian's] beautiful debut comic book 'Roghi' published by Canicola and just fell in love with it. I could already feel the song being a part of her drawings. "
Deflorian collaborated with Michele Bernardi to create a video depicting the miscellaneous adventures of an all-girl rock band. Her illustrations combine the angsty energy of the underground feminist punk rock movement 'Riot Grrrl' with the dry wit of Daniel Clowes' cult classic graphic novel 'Ghost World.'
Ultimately, Deflorian imbues her illustrations with a bold, unapologetic sense of female power.
Boldly Witchy Illustrations
Anna Deflorian Directed an Animated Video for 'His Clancyness'
Trend Themes
1. Animated Music Videos - The collaboration between illustrator Anna Deflorian and musician His Clancyness highlights the trend of animated music videos, creating opportunities for artists and musicians to collaborate and experiment with visuals and storytelling.
2. Underground Feminist Art - Anna Deflorian's bold illustrations draw inspiration from the underground feminist punk rock movement 'Riot Grrrl,' reflecting a trend in the art world towards exploring themes of female power and empowerment.
3. Graphic Novel Adaptations - Anna Deflorian's animation for 'His Clancyness' showcases the trend of bringing graphic novels to life through animated adaptations, offering opportunities for illustrators and storytellers to expand their reach and engage new audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Music - The collaboration between Anna Deflorian and His Clancyness in creating an animated music video opens up opportunities for musicians to enhance their creative expression and engage audiences in new and immersive ways.
2. Art - The underground feminist elements in Anna Deflorian's illustrations highlight a trend in the art industry towards exploring themes of female power and empowerment, presenting opportunities for artists to challenge traditional art norms and push boundaries.
3. Entertainment - The adaptation of graphic novels into animated videos, as demonstrated by Anna Deflorian, shows a disruptive innovation opportunity for the entertainment industry to create engaging visual content and appeal to a wider audience.