Animation & Motion Design
Gunjan Dere
Yourself
‘Yourself’ is an animated short that attempts to materialise the concept of how we see ourselves. It poses the question as to whether we agree with that image of ourselves or not. In todays society we all wear masks. Whether to fit in, to stand out or blend in the background. Sometimes we wear these masks for so long, as a result they become a part of us. Appealing as they maybe in the beginning, sooner or later they take over our lives.
The mask you chose to wear around certain people that helps you walk and talk under a certain light, begins to bleed into other aspects of your life. Thus a struggle for your inner self becomes apparent. Coming to terms with such an issue is only half the battle. It takes time to unmask yourself, to free yourself from the facade and present your true self.
“Many people dedicate their lives to actualise a concept of what should be, rather than actualising themselves. This difference between self actualisation and self image actualisation is very important. Most people live for their image” – Bruce Lee