 William Kentridge, b. 1955 Animated films Film still from History of the Main Complaint,1994 96-34-6, museum purchase Since 1989 William Kentridge has been making short animated films using charcoal drawings that are photographed by the videocamera and then altered by the artist in minute ways to move the story forward. Several hundred distinct drawings may be needed for each narrative element, but as few as 20 might remain at the end of filming. The videotapes tell their stories in Johannesburg, exploring themes of love and betrayal, oppression and violence, death and regeneration. |