WFH be Like

Life and routine during lockdown felt incredibly repetitive. As we all tried to find a new rhythm, I came up with this series to visualize how my own mornings, afternoons, and nights seemed to repeat endlessly. I shot this entire stop-motion series from home during isolation.

My process began with quick iPhone tests to work out the mechanics and figure out the rigging for each movement. To get the shots right, I had to get creative with household tools: a strong magnet, armature wire, and hot glue created the perfect rig for the seltzer can, while an acrylic cube held the wine glass at the exact angle needed for its rotation.

One of the trickiest parts was the coffee loop; I discovered that siphoning the liquid out with a straw was the best way to keep the surface tension perfect and the loop bubble-free.

I’ve always loved shooting loops because of their rhythm. A loop is a single story snippet only a few frames long that can live on forever. During a difficult time, working on this served as a form of meditation for me and a lighthearted message of solidarity for others.

Check the project page here.