Posted on March 9, 2019November 29, 2019Tags , , , , , , , , ,

Artist Spotlight: Norman McLaren

Can you see sounds? Some people can! Synesthesia is a condition where one sensory pathway directly affects another. The most well-known example may be the ability to see colors and other visuals when hearing sounds. Norman McLaren had this condition. He was also one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century.  McLaren is best known for his early experimental films, where he produced all images and sounds solely by drawing directly on film with pen. Abstract shapes dance … Continue reading “Artist Spotlight: Norman McLaren”