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The Interpreter
An animation based on 22 Derbyshire Tarot cards, which were created by filmmaker Noriko Okaku.
Animation & Artists Moving Image 2015 6 mins
Overview
An animation based on 22 Derbyshire Tarot cards, which were created by filmmaker Noriko Okaku during a residency in Derby. Each card represents the artist’s own interpretation of the county's history, myths and legends. The structure is based on the original tarot such as The Fool - to travel through 22 scenes and encountering various events.
Commissioned for the Animate OPEN: Parts & Labour by Animate Projects, QUAD and D-LAB.
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