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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

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Credits

Production/Creative

Director
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

Wardrobe
Hannah Hopkins
Make-up
Holly Treadgold

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

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