The first big snowfall of the year is a sight to see, like a big blanket of white setting the city to sleep. This animation was based on the old Harajuku station entrance before it was torn down in 2020.   

‘Snowfall’ is part of a larger series exploring small, everyday moments through light and colour. 

Created by instant_onion
Photoshop
360 frames, 24fps 
1920x1080px


Snowfall

Shibuya Pixel Art Grand Prize Winner 2021. 

"Realistic at first glance, there is something soft and nuanced in the way the artist limited the use of colors and deformed the inside of the vending machine, the air conditioner’s outdoor unit, and the woman’s facial expression. The protagonist’s face is especially enigmatic and open to interpretation – she seems calm but also anxious, and we think we see a hint of determination there as well. The two fish swimming beside her maximize this mysterious effect and seem to reflect her internal thoughts, drawing us into a world of fantasies. " Excerpt of judge's feedback.



‘Departing’ is part of a larger series exploring small, everyday moments through light and colour.

Created by instant_onion
Photoshop
79 frames, 24fps
1920x1080px

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