But Who’s Gonna Braid Your Hair Now?
Duration
3 min
Venue
Tai Kwun Block 14 Side Wall
But Who’s Gonna Braid Your Hair Now? is a stop motion animation that follows the morning ritual of two best friends as one braid the other’s hair in a bathroom stall - a symbol of intertwined lives. Using various paper textures and water, this short film captures the lingering feelings of nostalgia and longing, weaving a bittersweet narrative about the complexities of friendship.
Animation and Sound Design:
- Yoyo Yu
Yoyo Yu
Animation and Sound Design
Yoyo Yu finds solace in stop-motion animation to process and digest her emotions and thoughts. Her creative process involves using mixed media including clay, fabrics, and paper to build unique worlds within her animations.
As she manipulates her puppets, along with the lighting and ambience frame by frame, she not only aims to replicate reality but also offer a fresh perspective on her intimate and honest narrative. Yu’s art strives to celebrate vulnerability, embrace diversity, and reflect the complexities of human.