This week I am taking this post in a little bit different direction. I’m introducing two identical-twins, Stephen and Timothy Quay, that make experimental stop-motion films. I have always studied their work in a fine art context, but I feel that all story telling needs to be examined through cinematography. These American brothers work and reside in London. In 1969 they went to school at the Royal College of Art in London.
Before the Quay Brothers set their focus on film and video, they were originally illustrators. Their illustration skills have not gone wasted though. Almost all films by them have there illustrations incorporated into the videos.
The Brothers Quay have made well-over 25 short films, and have 2 feature length films.
The black and white style of their videos gives the impression as they are classical films. Another significant detail of all their videos is the lack of high quality technology used to record these pieces. This style helps give a more organic looks to their stories. While I can describe this look, I highly recommend you watch the montage video below, which will truly show this unique style that I feel blows Tim Burton out of the water.
Other Works
(Click Image to Watch Films)
Street of Crocodiles The Calligrapher
Cine Update 