The Racial Matrix
An epic animated montage, “the racial matrix” animation examines “the matrix” in the United States that perpetuated racial constructs through Naturalization, Segregation, Racial Lines, and Miscegenation. With scenes ranging from parts of MLK jr’s last speech “I’ve been to the mountaintop” to the contrasting landscape of St. Louis depicting inequity, and an animated collage representing discriminatory loans, segregated land ownership, unequal jobs, education, and opportunity, this animation comes to no conclusion, but rather puts forth a series of images left up to the the viewer’s interpretation and synthesis.
This animation utilizes a variety of animation techniques including: frame by frame marker, cut paper, and puppets. The visuals are accompanied by a somber soundtrack recorded by Vernacular String Trio.
This animation utilizes a variety of animation techniques including: frame by frame marker, cut paper, and puppets. The visuals are accompanied by a somber soundtrack recorded by Vernacular String Trio.
