Mia Farrell
Rábach is a work which is largely up to viewer's interpretation, but broadly aims to depict a sense of hunger and desperation through the disconcerting folklore and symbolism of the Hare.
The main objective of Rábach was to explore the combination of paint and animation. I chose to use the medium of acrylic paint on glass, partly out of my love for painting, and also to create an almost muddled, unsettling atmosphere in the film. This project was also a way to broaden my skillset through self-direction, as I was the only one working on it, and to give myself the confidence to share my work with others.
Rábachs story is very much up to interpretation, but originally stemmed from a childhood story told to me by my Nana about eating turnips from the fields while walking home from school- though similarities between my Nana's story and this film end there. I wanted to incorporate my love for folklore also, and landed on the Hares' association with transformation, trickery and the Otherworld to depict a narrative of conflict and unease.
Through the journey of making this project, I've learned a lot about the struggles and successes that come with creating a film. Though there are many things that I would like to change or spend more time on, I feel that Rábachs biggest personal outcome was that it has given me the drive and inspiration to pursue my creative and artistic ideas, even if taking that first step seems daunting. Most of all, I am proud to have created a work that I can share with others, and to have something to look back on as I work towards future projects.
