Described as one of the culminating films in Versais’ carrer, “Operation X-70″ is a fairly dark story, with minimal animation (a departure) and English voice acting featuring none other than Leonard Cohen. The story revolves around an accidental invasion of a dreamy and peaceful country named ‘Nebelux’, whereby a powerful nation developing a new combat gas, X-70, drops bombs full of the substance, which causes victims to become paralyzed and lethargic. “Operations X-70″ was the winner of the Special Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival in 1972, as well as several other festivals during the same year.

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It is a pleasure to see how two different artists are able to encompass a very unique style. Seeing the works of Saul Bass compared to the works of Raoul Servais is a joy and I couldn’t honestly pick a favorite. I can only imagine a project where both of these animation visionaries worked together. 1968’s “Sirene” opens with credits reminiscent to the works of Bass (or shall I say, Bass’ work was reminiscent of Servais, I don’t know), with cranes standing like prehistoric dinosaurs over a decrepit port where ships are rusting and bomb shells escape the bleakness of their environment. Speaking of, “Sirene” is actually seen as an early commentary on the manipulation and abuse of the environment throughout the modernized world.

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Born in 1928, Raoul Versais was the undisputed maestro of European animation during the mid-20th century. Focusing on social commentary and striking colors, Versais’ animation work won prizes at most major Euopean international film festivals and contributed to Versais founding the first department of animation on the European continent. Even though Versais focused more on traditional painting and drawing methods, his 13 animated films will continue to be the work he is most notable for.

This first of a long line of posts featuring Raoul Versais’ work features the 1965 short “Chromophobia”, which follows an army of identical, angular characters, entering a struggles against anything bearing color.

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Actress and artist Eve Plumb, whom you may remember as Jan Brady, has been an avid artist for over 20 years now, creating sometimes haunting paintings of everyday use items. Ever the realist, Eve’s artwork can been seen at galleries along the west coast and via her personal site.

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Thankfully it’s cold enough in most parts of Russia for this house to naturally exist, so it seems mr. snowman is doing alright for himself. Some Russian artists and architects recently constructed a model home completely out of ice, including everything from ice-encased appliances to the kitchen sink. I think the oven and washer/dryer carved in ice added a nice touch to the kitchen.

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