Stop the Stop-Motion
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January 19, 2011
As previously noted, HiLobrow digs the work of Italian painter and stop-motion animator Blu. For example:
BIG BANG BIG BOOM – the new wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo.
I noticed today that parts of a new ad for Levi’s WaterLess line of jeans directed by Josh Nussbaum look extremely similar to Blu’s work.
LEVIS WATERLESS from WeMake on Vimeo.
I’m confused — did Blu work on this Levi’s ad? Is John Nussbaum Blu? Or did Levi’s rip off Blu? Are Blu and Levi’s both ripping off/paying homage to someone else? Blu’s Wikipedia page doesn’t mention Levi’s. Neither does Blu’s website.
Readers with inside info, please let me know.