These films come from the Korean artist and animator Choi young-hoon under the moniker NXK. The still frame Vimeo had for RUN.RUN.RUN was enough to draw me in. It exhibits bold and detailed line drawings combined with a very quick frame rate. It’s reminiscent of old 2-dimensional adventure games in many ways including even the music. I can’t help but feel bad thinking of my dust-covered Sega Genesis when watching this.

Immense amounts of time must have been taken to direct this piece to its final form. It’s apparent that every element, down to the smallest detail, has been thoroughly planned out and executed. The characteristics of the wood in the forest area is fantastic, lines and shapes are passing by at lightning speed with unique forms and textures emanating from each tree.

Decalco X stomo utilizes a unique approach to stop motion and the use of paints. Encompassing all aspects of the medium: how the colors bleed into one another, the consistency of the substance, its reflective nature, the heightened texture it can shape on paper and more. There must be a story behind each of the sheets of paper, but it remains an unsolved mystery in my mind. By the end of this second animation the viewer begins to see this repeated character as NXK’s emerging trademark.

NXK is making a place for himself amongst animators and will hopefully continue to produce and collaborate with other artists. With his uncommon blend of styles there is a wealth of new material pleading to be manifested.