““Metamorphosis” is a cryptic 2D frame-by-frame animated short film exploring the sense of belonging in relation to the pressures of adapting to a foreign environment. It discusses the metamorphosis of the self and finding one’s new familiarity, without being lost by having a constant goal to pursue. “Metamorphosis” infers to the development and the transformation of the individual where unfamiliar pressures one may experience reform their perspective as they continue to move forward. It's inspired from my personal experiences as an immigrant in Toronto and the pursuit of my own goals in an unfamiliar environment that I am adapting to as my family lives abroad. The stylistic approach is heavily influenced by anime as it’s a core identity within my art style growing up. Thanks to its workflow and the practice involving backgrounds that are based off real life locations, it unifies the dimensionality of 2D fiction and reality. Opening the opportunity for the viewer to further envision themselves within the animation and immerse themselves within it. “Metamorphosis” emphasizes the need to be in a constant pursuit and trying to navigate forward to find your sense of belonging despite the circumstances of an alien environment whilst developing the fictional saga of the character Exeq from previous animations.”