Bark to Branches

Animation

Bark to Branches

“Bark to Branches” is a stop-motion abstract film that explores the species of lichen I found in local parks along with a variety of textures and backgrounds using old materials and the lichen itself. I use multiple lenses to get closer to the... More

Flycatcher makes matcha

Animation

Flycatcher makes matcha

Stop-motion animation short starring the felt puppet I made, which was inspired by the verditer flycatcher.

Lichen studies

Painting

Lichen studies

This series inspired me to create my thesis animation. My first love is painting so I used my old materials to create abstract studies of the moss and lichen I found on trees and rocks. I became obsessed with the colours and layers which lead me to... More

Microscope compilation

Animation

Microscope compilation

Through a microscope I captured tiny pieces of lichen, fungi and bark interacting with water in stop-motion. The sound is my own recording from Awenda beach, Ontario.

Work by

Jassira De Almeida

Animator and Painter

“I have always felt connected to nature as an artist and human.”