You build a home in my mind
Lee Yuk Ki Florence
Hong Kong / Col / 7'48" / No dialogue and subtitles
Translating and encapsulating the filmmaker's personal childhood memories as well as past lived experiences, this animated short film comprises playground rides, everyday scenery of the cityscape, and unique objects recalled from memories—weaving together a melody that lures the viewers to roam and wander. As a boat navigates between reality and imagination, resembling a journey of constant loss and persistent search, the scenes become slightly different each time they reappear, alluding to the repetitiveness and uncertainty of life.
Translating and encapsulating the filmmaker's personal childhood memories as well as past lived experiences, this animated short film comprises playground rides, everyday scenery of the cityscape, and unique objects recalled from memories—weaving together a melody that lures the viewers to roam and wander. As a boat navigates between reality and imagination, resembling a journey of constant loss and persistent search, the scenes become slightly different each time they reappear, alluding to the repetitiveness and uncertainty of life.
Artist's Statement
Lee employs the disco ball to express the sweet yet fragile nature of intimate relationships and the residual yearning
from childhood, enticing the viewers to enter the playground. Whilst thoughts are constantly swirling around, emotions are contemplated upon, and one may eventually fall back into a dream to a lullaby.
from childhood, enticing the viewers to enter the playground. Whilst thoughts are constantly swirling around, emotions are contemplated upon, and one may eventually fall back into a dream to a lullaby.
Juror's Comment
You build a home in my mind is a beautiful, heart-warming work. It can build a very strong, personal, dreamlike
artistic vision based on childhood memories, Hong Kong playgrounds, and children's toys. Simple, but refined and
sensitive drawings, smart, professional editing make this animation an outstanding work. (Tamás Waliczky)
artistic vision based on childhood memories, Hong Kong playgrounds, and children's toys. Simple, but refined and
sensitive drawings, smart, professional editing make this animation an outstanding work. (Tamás Waliczky)
