William Kentridge’s Shadow Procession turns simple silhouetted figures and objects into a moving procession. Some shapes transform almost absurdly: ordinary objects begin behaving like animals or vehicles. The means are deliberately visible and uncomplicated. That is what I like about it. Animation does not need realism to create life. Sometimes a cut-out shape moving across a wall can suggest more history, weight and emotion than a perfectly rendered digital figure.
‘Why Should I Hesitate: Putting drawings to work’ – Zeitz MOCAA hosts William Kentridge survey
