# Wave-Weary Animations Kijek and Adamski Create the Bittersweet Video 'A Pirates Life' with Markers By Susan Keefe | Published 2011-10-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kijek-and-adamski References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2011/10/19/we-cut-corners-pirates-life-hand-drawn-animation/) & [kijekadamski.blogspot](http://kijekadamski.blogspot.com/2011/10/we-cut-corners-pirates-life.html) This poignant piece of animation was created by Kijek and Adamski. The melancholy video of [melodic motion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sos-songs-mental-unimed) was made using a [series of marker drawings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wickdlab). Set to the sweetly cathartic song 'A Pirate's Life' by We Cut Corners, the video captures the everyday struggle of keeping one's head above water. With so many tragedies, big and small, many struggle to gain perspective. It's hard not to be swept away by the misery that seems to accompany existence. The song itself is about a bad breakup. Somber and truthful, the lyrics recall the misuse of a lover and the resignation to a transient life free of personal entanglements. Kijek and Adamski play with the old proverb that professes "no man is an island." Trying to disprove this statement, Kijek and Adamski have placed the heroes stationary in the midst of the ocean. They watch disaffectedly as aspects of life pass them by. Astounding in its execution and deeply affecting in its expression, 'A Pirate's Life' is a sensational example of the [emotional impact animation is capable of](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johnson-johnson). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Marker Drawings:** The use of marker drawings in animation creates a unique visual style and storytelling technique. - **Melancholy Animation:** Animation that evokes a sense of melancholy and deeper emotional connection captivates viewers and offers opportunities for exploring complex themes. - **Cathartic Videos:** Creating videos that provide a sense of emotional release and healing offers a new way for artists to connect with audiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Animation:** The animation industry can explore the use of marker drawings to create visually unique and emotionally impactful storytelling experiences. - **Music:** The music industry can collaborate with animators to create videos that enhance the emotional impact of songs, offering a new form of artistic expression. - **Art Therapy:** The field of art therapy can utilize cathartic videos as a form of therapeutic expression, providing individuals with a creative outlet for emotional healing and self-reflection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pirate-Inspired Business Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/run-a-tighter-ship.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Dreamy Dance-Centric Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-and-spike-jonze.md) - [Anime-Style Travel Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animated-travel-ads.md) - [Artistic Rum Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artists-of-the-abyss.md) - [Bravery-Celebrating Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-is-beauty.md) - [Viral Non-AI Christmas Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-mal-aime.md) - [Kpop-Star Cinematic Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-short-film.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md)