Moth

USA, 2019. Director Allison Schulnik. 3min 15sec. 

Allison Schulnik’s hand-painted animation traces the metamorphosis of a moth through vivid, dreamlike transformations. The film’s imagery suggests that the moth’s wings and body are like ever-changing costumes, adorned with patterns that mimic both natural forms and the textures of fabric. As the creature morphs between shapes, nature and fashion converge on its surface, with each change resembling the act of donning a new, fantastical garment woven from the raw materials of life.

Past screenings

Grounded: Fashion’s Entanglements with Nature – London
Saturday 31 May 2025, 15:00 | Rio Cinema
Presented as a part of the programme ‘States of Emergence’.