While doing research for my World Animation presentation I was introduced to many unique techniques and mediums to create animation with. The choice what or who to actually present about was not an easy one. I was well aware that i would have loved to talk about somebody whose practice has a personal value for me. After all I picked Theodore Ushev as my topic case. He is a Bulgarian born animator, residing and practicing in Canada in present times.
What left me compelled by his artistry was the creativity he seemed to show in choosing his materials and techniques, as well as the heartwarming fact that his pieces are often times a rendition of Bulgarian folklore tales.
Theo has had major commercial success in the animation and film industry as a whole. He is most known for his 2016 short film Blind Vaysha who was nominated for an Oscar. However, my true favourite production of his is Blood Manifesto. A less mainstream, yet incredibly powerful film that explores the self. Besides the deep motives, what also makes it stand out is the medium. Ushev uses his own blood as one would use paint/watercolor.