Visiting the Playgrounds at the Klokgebouw in Eindhoven is an adventure every creative in the film or animation field needs to experience to get motivated and inspired by what industry-leading artists are doing. Our film and animation teams at Refreshworks were super psyched to experience the 3rd edition of Playgrounds The Art Department conference. There they got to hear indie artists and big league players tell their stories of inspiration, motivation and love for the field.
Artists like Nelson Lowry, a Production Designer from LAIKA who worked on stop-motion movies like ‘Missing Link’ and ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’, and Terryl Whitlatch, who worked on the creature design for the Star Wars movies, were there to share their motivation, inspiration and tips of how to remain true to yourself as an artist.
The Playgrounds had so much to offer for those who were visiting. From concept booths with art from Disney, LAIKA and MPC (who worked on the new Lion King movie), to the two stages with artists sharing their adventures within the field. Off-stage, our team browsed the beautiful action figures, art booths and even got a chance to fiddle around with the new Wacom.
Rob Mientjes, Animator
Rikash Awadhpersad, Film & Production
