“Nature in Motion! —Stop-Motion Animation Workshop” by Raito Low Jing-Yi
“Nature in Motion!” — Stop-Motion Animation Workshop
This event is an extension program of “Whispers of All Beings”, a film festival that moves beyond the screen and into nature itself—where branches, stones, and seeds take center stage to explore a dialogue between animation and the natural world.
From 9/27 (Sat) to 9/28 (Sun), 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, participants will collect natural materials by hand and work in groups of 2–3 to create animations. From plant mandalas to the waltz of nature, the workshop introduces the principles of animation and the spirit of experimental creation, allowing participants to experience the charm of still objects flowing before the camera.
✦ 9/27 (Sat)｜Day1 Nature’s Mandala：
Animation principles → Software practice → Plant collection → Mandala animation shooting + sound recording
✦ 9/28 (Sun)｜Day2 Nature’s Waltz：
Screening of director’s works → Animation with musical rhythm → Collage creation → Final presentation
Director Raito Low Jing-Yi
Originally from Malaysia and now based in Taiwan, Raito Low is an experimental animation artist and the founder of Raito’s Art Studio. She holds a Master’s degree in Multimedia and Animation Arts from the National Taiwan University of Arts. Her artistic practice centers on stop-motion and video art, often delving into the relationship between humans and nature through landscapes and memories. Incorporating natural elements such as plants, stones, and soil, she crafts a delicate visual language that conveys the fragility of life and the passage of time.
2025 / 9 / 27（Sat）—— 9 / 28（Sun）09:00-17:00（Two-day program）
Room 116, Tsing Hua College, NTHU
Open to those interested in experimental stop-motion animation
6 groups in total (priority given to NTHU students)
NT$500 (refundable upon full attendance)
Workshop Preparation Guidelines
- Install the “Stop Motion Studio” app on your phone (full version recommended, approx. NT$180).
- Collect in advance some dried natural materials such as stones, leaves, or seeds.
- Bring basic art supplies: scissors, utility knife, colored paper, clay or adhesive putty, etc.
- Prepare a short piece of music you like (around 20 seconds; can be self-sung or a folk tune).
- Materials for collage: old magazines, newspapers, colored paper, etc.
NTHU CAC Art Museum
NTHU CAC Art Museum Tel: 03-571-5131 ext. 62012 (Ms. Lee)