We have started filming in November 2023. Our aim has been to film as much video like footage of our daily life into our animation diary.

Our filming speed has been 1 frame per 5 seconds, using our bodies as animation puppets. Our play is very slow. Although the end result is close to normal speed, the world stops during the filming. There is nothing but small movements, every five seconds. You are welcome to join in our play, but you don’t have to. We live as roommates in Hämeenlinna and film both at our home and in random locations, mainly in the Hämeenlinna area where we live.

Animating our own body is meditative. We have to think carefully about the movements of our entire body, because the filming is so long that natural movement disappears. Often when filming, limbs become numb and gravity feels like an almost unbearable obstacle in front of the desired end result. On the other hand, it is possible to plan the movement together, because there can be long discussions during the filming process. Because there is time. Usually we are silent. Often our planning is limited to the play equipment we can use – otherwise we do whatever we feel like and the movement progresses improvised. Soundscapes for the videos we have created in our kitchen diy foley studio.

Citizens of a busy world slow down.

We organized a May Day carnival happening from 3-5pm. The event combines sound- and performance art. We have invited our friends from Helsinki to perform; Association of experimental electronics KOELSE, performance artist Maija Kivi and from Heinävesi Louhikorento. May Day carnival is an open and free event for all, Welcome!

The exhibition has been supported by Medialiiga.

More Info:
maippiketola.com
merihietala.net