Illustrator Cécile Cuny's 'Close the Gap' Animation Addresses Gender Digital Divide
By
Tom May
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
Brussels-based illustrator Cécile Cuny created 'Close the Gap,' an animated short film released for International Day of the Girl, in partnership with Evoca Foundation and Giga. The project aims to address the gender digital divide by championing digital access for girls worldwide. Cuny's artistic approach focuses on finding magic in overlooked elements, personifying objects, and depicting girls discovering their independence and power.
Key quotes
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The way a personified object suddenly gains personality is intriguing.
The sense of independence radiates from a girl discovering her own power.
The comfort found in something that consoles rather than demands is invaluable.
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