Simon Vergély: The French animator finding beauty in imperfection
Profile of self-taught French animator Simon Vergély, whose work is characterized by a mischievous, surreal, and darkly humorous take on modern life. The article explores his creative process, his use of intentionally "wrong" tools to achieve a grainy, imperfect aesthetic, and the growing demand for his distinctive animation style. Vergély draws inspiration from '90s hip-hop and embraces imperfection as a creative philosophy.
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There's a lovely, naughty quality to Simon Vergély's work.
His scenarios are wicked, surreal and often a little dark, casting a grotesque lens on our humanity.
Shocking and funny in the same breath.
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