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Experimental filmmaker and abstract animator Jordan Belson passed away on September 6 at the age of 85. He created more than thirty films between the 1940s and 2000s, and contributed special effects to the 1983 feature The Right Stuff. More details about his life can be found on his official page at the Center for Visual Music and in this New York Times obit. Unfortunately, Belson explicitly stated that he didn’t want his films to be posted on-line so if you’re unfamiliar with his work, you’ll have to remain unfamiliar with his work.

Film scholar Wheeler Winston Dixon wrote this eloquent tribute about Belson on his blog recently:

One of the most influential non-objective filmmakers of the second half of the 20th century, Belson’s work is most like that of John and James Whitney in its vision of a world of abstract harmony and beauty. In these ultracommercial times, the idea of someone dedicating themselves to an art form that costs a lot of money and not expecting to make a lot of money almost seems unthinkable, but yes, there was a time when people made films simply for the creative satisfaction it brought, to share their vision with the world freely. Belson was never a careerist, he was an artist, and while he never achieved notoriety outside of a small circle of enthusiasts, his influence was real and lasting.

[Image at top: From the film Allures. Copyright Jordan Belson, courtesy Center for Visual Music.]

(Thanks, Sterling Sheehy)

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Kevyn Wallace memorial

September 17, 2011 5:00 pm

Animator/layout artist Kevyn Wallace passed away on September 14th, at 3am, succumbing to the injuries sustained after being hit by a drunk driver on August 9th, 2011. He was 48 years old.

Kevyn was an accomplished Feature Animation Layout Artist having quietly spent much of his career at Disney (Tarzan, Mulan), Universal (Land Before Time series) and Film Roman (The Simpsons Movie). At the time of his death, he was working on his own documentary chronicling the history of African-American Artists in Animation and their invaluable contributions to the industry. We received this information from his family:

Kevyn’s family would like to extend their gratitude for all of the love, the well-wishes, the cards and the positive thoughts sent to Kevyn – and to them – during this very difficult time.

We cordially invite you to join us in honoring Kevyn on his birthday…

A Life Celebration of Kevyn Wallace
Friday, September 23, 2011 at 7pm

Art Center College of Design
1700 Lida Street
Pasadena, CA 91103-1999

We also understand that donations to the LAC+USC Burn Center would be welcome in lieu of flowers.

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Corny Cole memorial

September 12, 2011 12:05 am

A public memorial service has been set up for Corny Cole, who passed away last month, on August 8.

The Animation Guild had already scheduled an open-to-the-public Fine Art of Corny Cole exhibit and reception for Friday, October 7 at 6 pm. However, an official memorial event has been added for Sunday, October 9, from noon to 6pm in the Guild’s meeting room on the second floor. Both these events will be held at The Animation Guild building, at 1105 N. Hollywood Way, in Burbank, CA.

For the Sunday memorial, attendees are encouraged to bring Corny Cole artwork to display or any video of his work, or of him, on DVD. At 1pm Tom Sito will introduce several friends and guest speakers. Anyone who has a Corny story to share is invited to do so. Contact Sito at tom (at) tomsito (dot) com so he can add you to the list and introduce you. Refreshments will be served.

(photo above via Jon Gomez)

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“Alimation” by Alexandre Dubosc

September 11, 2011 12:05 am

For the 2011 Annecy Animation Festival, Paris-based food artist Alexandre Dubosc created a series of edible zoetropes – and made a delicious animated film, Alimation:

Check out a set of behind the scenes photos on flickr.

(Thanks, Justin via Laughing Squid)

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Happy 100th Birthday, Fred Moore!

September 7, 2011 2:05 pm

Today is the 100th anniversary of Fred Moore’s birth. Andreas Deja reminds us why we should care with this image-packed tribute.

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