I am a 3rd year Animation student based in Galway, Ireland. This final year is a 3D animation inspired by low poly animations with blocky textures as well as having a bright contrast. This animation is called “Road Rage in Ancient China” and tells the story of a young boy who tries to get back home after a hard day of physical training. On his journey, he encounters a horse who challenges the young character. The theme portrays peace after conflict. It’s not all about hatred or violence, but finding a purpose, showing respect for one another, and creating a humbling personality for both characters as well, even if they win or lose. Each character has their unique talents and abilities to deal with a tough obstacle ahead of them. This story is set in Ancient China, which is inspired by my heritage, and references to the visual landscape style reflect ancient Chinese paintings and sculpture. The reason behind this was because of the number of ideas and characters that can be made with the inspiration behind Chinese mythology.
