A collaboration between Leo Crane and Zach Whitney / Electrifying Opera.
Exhibited in London, Hong Kong, Rome, Sharjah, Los Angeles & Bali
After 10 years fighting at Troy, the weary Odysseus sets out for the Greek island of Ithaka, his home. It would take him another decade to get there. It is this journey, full of tragedy and temptation, that defines him, enriching him with wisdom and experience.
This piece is inspired by our own epic narratives, from journeying across continents for a better life to journeying within ourselves to find our truth. As we face the unpredictability of what lies ahead, we can learn that every experience is a step closer to understanding our destinations or destinies, our own Ithakas.
The animation is made from 22 hand-painted watercolours, sequenced and set within a multi-layered composition of ink dispersing through water. The cinematic score was developed in tandem with the visuals.
Alongside the animation are seven paintings taken from the film and available to collect as unique 1/1 NFTs or as limited edition giclée prints.