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A PEACE OF GOD (2021)

"A Peace Of God" is a minimalist moving image work that translates the psychological journey from pandemic-induced chaos to internal stillness. This non-verbal narrative utilizes a rhythmic choreography of geometric shapes and symbols. The visual elements are precisely synced to a curated soundscape that transitions from rhythmic tension and ambient textures into melodic strings. Created entirely on an iPhone, the film eventually moves beyond digital abstraction to incorporate nature photography taken during the director's solitary walks. These are the physical spaces where the real peace of God was found. It is an experimental study of visual storytelling that bridges the gap between digital simplicity and the restorative power of the natural world.

  • Skye Bailey
    Producer
  • Skye Bailey
    Director
  • Skye Bailey
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 16, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Skye Bailey

Skye Bailey focuses on minimalist moving image art, creating works where shapes serve as the primary protagonists. Operating within the realm of experimental animation, their silent, one-minute shorts focus on visual choreography, challenging traditional storytelling by stripping away dialogue and sound.

While their primary practice focuses on manual digital choreography, they occasionally engage in generative AI art and animation. These projects are explicitly designated as such to maintain technical transparency, often exploring character-driven narratives that contrast with their abstract work. Moving fluidly between structured character narratives and minimalist shape choreography, Skye Bailey’s work seeks to bridge the gap between the cinematic screen and the gallery wall.

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Director Statement

Born from the constraints of the pandemic, "A Peace Of God" represents the moment I discovered my creative voice. When the footage for my intended debut documentary became impossible to capture, I honored a personal vow to meet a 2021 festival deadline by documenting my own story through a different lens. This film served as my first exploration into the rhythmic choreography of shapes and symbols. I found that I actually enjoyed the challenge of these technical constraints, and the result sparked a lifelong love for the digital simplicity and moving image art I produce today. It is a testament to resilience and the beginning of my journey into visual choreography.