Handy Land! - A Video Art Creation

Hello, we are a group of artists and collaborators in Columbus, OH, and we need your help.

We invite you to help us with our project. All hands on deck! We want to highlight our universal human ability to build, craft, create, and collaborate. To create a film that features the original work of diverse and talented artists, all focused on one common theme: Celebrating the Form and Function of Human Hands.

The Vision:

Our concept is to show the intricacies of the human hand and its cultural significance through history. We’ll combine the innovative use of graphic animation, sound and music to represent artforms from around the world. New and old, familiar and obscure. This production will showcase the depth of human expression made possible by this distinctly human trait.

Okay, but… Why hands?

To us, hands are aesthetically beautiful and graceful. Furthermore, the human hand is a complex and intricate form, like humanity itself. It is a universal symbol of connection. It’s a way we communicate. How we build and shape the world. How we make art. In today’s world of clenched fists, an outstretched hand can bridge cultural divides and build a world of unity and harmony. Our idea is to represent what we all have in common, while at the same time celebrating our history and cultural differences. Not to mention… hands are interesting! Beyond the symbolism, hands are mechanical marvels that can do amazing things. Over history and geography, we have seen people use their hands in ever changing, evolving, and innovative ways. And we believe that is worth celebrating.

So please…give us a hand!

Images produced by our team

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