Baked Goods For Norman

synopsis

To celebrate the centenary of the birth of Norman McLaren, an icon of Canadian animated and experimental film, Wilson prepared this baked film tribute. The research, experimentation, and artistic innovation that McLaren promoted in his work take place here in the world's most prolific laboratory – the kitchen. The colours and textures of the film were created by immersing the film strip in various mixtures and then baking it in the oven.

“Ottawa filmmaker Roger Wilson has been producing some of the most daring and inventive experimental films in Canada. Exploring the physical properties of celluloid – through optical printing, hand processing, allowing celluloid to decay/develop while buried underground – and incorporating those explorations in the films themselves, Wilson, like all true avant-garde artists, pushes the boundaries of image construction and investigates how moving images make meaning.” — Tom McSorley

Source: http://www.thefilmscientist.ca/news.html

biography

Roger D. Wilson is a Canadian media artist who has been performing under the name Cooper the Film Scientist since 2018. He uses a wide range of techniques, from stop-motion, 2D and 3D animation to optical printing, film processes, and working with cinematographers. He develops “film science” through practical experimentation. He creates short films, HD videos, installations, and live performances.

film details

director:	Cooper D. Wilson
producer:	Cooper D. Wilson