Lilly Patterson
Moni and Tori
Through focusing on a small microcosm of life, Moni and Tori is a hand-drawn animation that explores the cycle of one's creative toolkit. Utilizing an approachable narrative, Moni and Tori delve into the cyclical nature of growth and how forgotten items can become new and regain value. The characters, inspired by KRK dual monitors, are a personification of connection and care between the speakers and advanced to beginner artists. Each element of the narrative has its own lifecycle, the room grows into a home and shows the advancement of the inhabitants' creative process, while the protagonist and its pair find a new young artist and regain their purpose and significance.
About the Artist
Lilly Patterson is a multimedia artist and animator from Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Bridging the gap between classical animation techniques and digital illustration, she animates frame by frame, applying traditional drawing and painting skills to develop whimsical worlds and narratives that bring light to the ephemeral microcosms of life.