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Mika 'Apocalypse Calypso' by Favourite Colour: Black

Rob Ulitski - 8th Nov 2023

Chris Turner - aka Favourite Colour: Black - joins forces with Studio Job to create this witty, visually inventive promo for Mika's sensual lament, Apocalypse Calypso.

The exuberant promo balances Mika’s exuberant performance with the remarkable creations of Job Smeets, Netherlands-based atelier of conceptual art, at his studio in Tilburg. They come together in a series of playful vignettes where the singer himself becomes part of the studio’s art. 

It's a tour de force of creative collaboration - which also features cameos from Job Smeets and wife Sharkey - and elevates the mercurial Mika's music to a new level.

"I was given access to a huge selection of beautifully strange artworks to use however I liked," explains Turner.

"The solid bronze couch - so heavy it needed a forklift to move it - is a sculptural representation of the late designer Jan des Bouvrie’s iconic Cubic sofa; the imposing sculpted angel wing piano created especially for Mika; a glittering globe, hand-crafted from half a million coloured Swarovski crystals. Pumpkin lamps with hand-blown googly eyes; Giant bronze magnifying glasses.

"We even got to cover Mika head-to-toe with Job’s trademark papier mâché finish. Combine these with Mika’s inimitable style - check out the suit made from 6000 custom-made mirror tiles - and you have a wonderful set of ingredients to work with."

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Rob Ulitski - 8th Nov 2023

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  • Director's notes
  • Pop
  • Performance
  • art
  • Artwork
  • collaboration
  • Styling
  • conceptual

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Credits

Production/Creative

Director
Favourite Colour: Black
Producer
Thalia Murray
Production Company
Executive Producer
Beth Montague-Clyde

Camera

Director of Photography
Howard Mills
Focus Puller
Rob Stanton
BTS
Adam Goodall

Lighting/Grip

Gaffer
Erik Houtman

Art

Production designer
C/o Studio Job

Editorial

Editor
Craig Coole

Grading

Colourist
Vic Parker

Agent

Director's Representation

Commission

Commissioner
Ailsa Robertson
Label
Universal France

Other credits

Director

@FavColBlk

Prod Co

@octopus_inc_uk

EP

@beth_montague_clyde

Producer

@stablelondon

DOP

@howardmillsdop

Production Design

@studiojobofficial @jobsmeets @therealsharkey

Editor

@craigcoole

Colorist

@vicparkercolour

MV Rep

@carriesuttonagent

Rob Ulitski - 8th Nov 2023

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