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Wes V.
Wes V. Animator, Art Director, Creative Editing, Designer, Motion Graphic Designer, Editor (Offline / Online), Director, Editor (offline).
Wes Viz is an interdisciplinary artist and creative director based in both London, UK and Tallinn, Estonia.
‘Art of the Visual’ about her work, which is available online.
Wes Viz’s art explores how emerging technologies are shaping our personal identities and mental states and how the impending metaverse of virtual environments will change how we communicate. She is currently developing immersive art experiences in virtual reality to further explore these themes while continuing to work as a visual artist. She aims for her art to provide crucial commentary on our relation with technology as a whole.
"REEL BREAKDOWN
00:12 - 00:36 ‘ANTICOMMUNION’ (2022)
Role: Director and Visual Artist Software: Cinema 4D, ZBrush, Redshift, Adobe After Effects
'ANTICOMMUNION' is a piece I developed as a response to my feelings of dread and intrigue surrounding the concept of living most of our lives within virtually constructed worlds, which will no doubt reshape our perception of intimacy. The film centers around a female character wearing a virtual reality headset. We see her in various states of reverie and excitement, but we never get to see what she is seeing. As the subject of the film rotates to face a doppelgänger of herself across a table she mirrors the position of 'The Artist is Present' by Marina Abramovic before she is absorbed into the darkness. With this work I am calling into question what will be the nature of community in the future. Will interpersonal engagement be with others - or only with ourselves? Who will we connect when we pass through the red door of the metaverse?" Part of the selection for DAZED x CIRCA class of 2021, ‘ANTICOMMUNION’ was screened as part of an international exhibition at Piccadilly Circus in London, K-Pop square in Seoul and Shinjuku Square in Tokyo.
00:37 - 01:06 KID BRUNSWICK VISUALS
Role: Creative Director and Visual Artist
Software used : Unreal Engine 4, Cinema 4D, Adobe After Effects.
This project showcases my original character ‘Skeleboi’ and his world created for Kid Brunswick. A main theme of Kid Brunswick’s music is addiction recovery and dealing with one's demons. I wanted a way to visualize what is happening in the lyrics without depicting the artist, who promotes sobriety, enacting what he sings about. My solution was to create a skeletal version of him, like a shadow character or demon that’s always there in the background. In total I have done nine visuals for him, and together they have formed a narrative about this character’s journey. I found it really interesting to be given the opportunity to do that level of world-building over the course of two years.
01:07 - 01:30 BIFFY CLYRO VISUALS READING AND LEEDS 2021
Role: Designer and Visual Artist
Software used: Adobe After Effects
Stage Visuals for Biffy Clyro 'North of No South' performed at Reading and Leeds Festival 2021. The visuals feature layers of paint, striking abstract imagery and explosive liquid and were used to open their festival set. Biffy Clyro went on to tour with the visuals and they are featured in the full-length documentary Biffy Clyro: Cultural Sons of Scotland (2022). 01:31 - 01:40 AFFIRMATIONS IMMERSIVE INSTALLATION Role: Creative Director and Visual Artist Software: Adobe After Effects In April 2022 I was brought on board by London-based Nemorin Video to work with artist affirmations on his first video installation at IDEALBarcelona. His original concept was to create an immersive wellness clinic using a selection of the thousands of Afffirmations pieces with some new artworks specially made for the show as well. The exhibition was on April 25- May 1, 2022 at IDEALBarcelona @idealbarcelona.
01:41 - 02:02 ‘Don’t Be Afraid’ Wax Wings Visuals and Artwork
Role: Creative Director and Visual Artist
Software used : Unreal Engine 5, Adobe After Effects
A visual and album artwork created for the release of 'Don't Be Afraid' by London-based techno artist and composer Wax Wings."
Stage Visuals for Biffy Clyro 'North of No South' performed at Reading and Leeds Festival 2021. The visuals feature layers of paint, striking abstract imagery and explosive liquid and were used to open their festival set.
Biffy Clyro went on to tour with the visuals and they are featured in the full-length documentary Biffy Clyro: Cultural Sons of Scotland (2022).
In 2019 Wes was commissioned to direct a stage visual for Hozier’s ‘No Plan’ for the O2 Arena in Dublin, Ireland. This visual was part of two back-to-back sold out arena shows and the closing of Hozier’s international tour.
In April 2022 I was brought on board as creative director and installation designer to work with artist Afffirmations on his first video installation at IDEALBarcelona. His original concept was to create an immersive wellness clinic using a selection of the thousands of Afffirmations pieces with some new artworks specially made for the show as well.
The exhibition was on April 25- May 1, 2022 at IDEALBarcelona.
A series of mini music videos commissioned by legendary label Island Records. for the release of nine Kid Brunswick Singles.
"This project showcases my original character ‘Skeleboi’ and his world created for Kid Brunswick. A main theme of Kid Brunswick’s music is addiction recovery and dealing with one's demons. I wanted a way to visualize what is happening in the lyrics without depicting the artist, who promotes sobriety, enacting what he sings about. My solution was to create a skeletal version of him, like a shadow character or demon that’s always there in the background.
In total I have done nine visuals for him, and together they have formed a narrative about this character’s journey. I found it really interesting to be given the opportunity to do that level of world-building over the course of two years."
A visual and album artwork created for the release of 'Don't Be Afraid' by London-based techno artist and composer Wax Wings.
Created in Unreal Engine 5.
Creative Director Wes Viz, composer Wax Wings and creative duo 86Rn (Justyna Radon, Adam Radon) have teamed up to create ‘LUX’ a mixed reality fashion editorial, film and AR filter so viewers can create their own visual masterpieces via Instagram.This visually arresting film features AR light-filled animated designs created by Wes Viz, projected onto Wax Wings’ body. At one point, his face is motionless as the projected digital identity of light talks for him, as his online avatar. The film features the track ‘Smell of Success’ from Wax Wings forthcoming EP. The hybrid editorial is available at KALTBLUT Magazine.
Wes Viz created original Augmented Reality Facial Jewelry as part of the ‘Neo-Baroque’ feature in Hunger Magazine. THe AR filter was modeled by Crystal from RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Beautiful hand-drawn animation for Rankin Creative for FCUK Campaign. Recreated original illustrations by Jo Bird and animated them appearing on models photographed by Rankin.
Developed and designed all bus adverts for TruTV’s launch of the reality show, released nationwide and on many double-decker buses in London. Tru TV (Photoshop / Graphic Designer).
Concept artwork creating an immersive projection experience to launch the new Samsung Edge phone. (Projection Artworks / Photoshop).
Created a set of videos to promote the F1 and TATA communications launch.
Wes V.'s Software Skills
Wes is an advanced user of After Effects CC.
Wes is an advanced user of Photoshop CC.
Wes uses Premiere pro for Offline editing, she is an advanced offline / online editor.
Wes uses C4D to an intermediate - advanced level.
Wes uses Maya as a mid-level generalist and she is mid-range / more advanced at modeling / texturing.
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