Phone & I

Amely Gonell

About the work

A short video of the relationship between a crow, as a representation of humanity, and a smartphone. The comic-style animation and images would focus on the intricacies of body language, bonding, the loss of connection, and the emotional impact left by technology.

Audio Credit:
Rain light 1 (rural) by jmbphilmes | License: Creative Commons 0
winter forest 109 PM 240125_0644 by klankbeeld | License: Attribution 4.0
Loop in progression - Dance music by frankum | License: Attribution 4.0
Hooded Crow: Panic Cawing by Mish7913 | License: Creative Commons 0
Crows mourn a dying tree by cosmicsands | License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

About the artist

Amely Gonell (b. 2001) is a painter, illustrator, and mixed media artist based in New York City. Her work reconnects with a childhood love of animals and fantasy, blending whimsical and morbid imagery to explore themes of identity and transformation. She values inclusivity, empowerment, and the emotional bonds between women. Her art reflects an inner world of self-mastery and freedom, celebrating the complexity of feminine existence.
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