Colouring 'Heathen' by Shaun James Grant
David Knight - 4th May 2017
There's a contrast at the heart of Shaun James Grant's video for Colouring: on the one hand there's a heartfelt performance; on the other a curious observer, who happens to be a gold-coloured nude human nymph.
SHAUN JAMES GRANT:
"Creating this piece was very much about first encounters and human connection. There's so much that runs through it for me, so many subtle nuances that encompass the connections we make with one another and how we choose to peruse them. For me It's always important to tell a narrative of substance in a way that feels unique whilst giving people something they can relate too.
"From our leading lady's narrative point of view, it was the story of being introduced to a new world, being born into the unknown and forming a sense of curiosity that grew throughout. At the same time it plays into the idea of restlessness and inability to commit, she's looking for something but isn't sure what. I think this is very true to the world we currently live in, our attention spans are so short, we are surrounded by distractions and unable to absorb and fully appreciate the moment. There was definitely an element of that of which I felt was important to convey in a way that wasn’t at all preachy.
"From the band’s point of view she was more of a figment of their imagination, an otherworldly being, placed on a pedestal. A subconscious reimagining of an old flame, or personification of a fantasy - again it's something they want but can't grasp. I kind of felt like her being gold and striking was a metaphor for how we sometimes place our admiration for others to such a high status its almost unreal.
"Their apathy and lack of emotion juxtaposed with her curiosity again taps into that notion of being disillusioned and lost. I wanted her to feel like the life in stagnant world - using the boys as her playground, part of the territory she's exploring. Although she's naked there's nothing overtly sexual about her performance, which was really important, she's not there for their pleasure - if anything the boys are her objects to toy with."
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David Knight - 4th May 2017
Credits
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Production/Creative
- Director
- SG
- Producer
- Nailah Clair Blissett
- Production Company
- Lemonade Money
- Executive Producer
- James Payne
- 1st AD
- Steven Eniraiyetan
Camera
- Director of Photography
- Ann Evelin Lawford
- Focus Puller
- Karl Hui
- 2nd AC
- Jean Ash
Lighting/Grip
- Gaffer
- Yan Murawski
Art
- Art Director
- Stuart Bolin
Wardrobe
- Make-up
- Holly Treadgold
- Wardrobe
- Hannah Hopkins
Casting
- Lead actor
- Claudia Rose Maybury
Editorial
- Editor
- Kit Jennings
Grading
- Colourist
- Philip Hambi
- Grading company
- MPC
VFX
- Post Producer
- Clair Norrish
Commission
- Label
- Interscope Records
Other credits
Development Producer | Haf Gibson
Steadicam | Emilio Schlappi
Make Up Assistant | Abigail Lemar
Spark | Hamza Womeny
Spark | Camil Liberto
Production Assistant | Katherine Skingsley
Production Assistant | Karol Horszczaruk
David Knight - 4th May 2017