Perspectives


Sydney Linares Ortiz
Perspectives, 2024
Hand-drawn animation, original sound
1 minute 11 seconds

Perspectives is a heartwarming animation by Sydney Linares Ortiz that offers a glimpse into her everyday adventures with her beloved dog. Her work showcases a stop-motion animation of two dimensional characters rendered in fluffy textures and pastel colors, with simplified movements and facial expressions. However, simplicity does not necessarily lead to understanding as the pet owner struggles to understand her dog’s perspective and fears. Ortiz captures the humor and simple joys of having a pet while demonstrating how difficult it can be to understand another living creature.

---Ali Kassem---