Adam Elliot

Biography

Based in Melbourne Australia, Adam Elliot is the son of an acrobatic prawn farmer. Influenced by Diane Arbus’ photographies, Jan Švankmajer’s animation films and David Lycnh’s Elephant, Adam Elliott describes his pictures and animated films as Clayographies; bittersweet adult clay biographies based on his family, friends and acquaintances. He uses only traditional stopmotion and photographic techniques to create his work, and every prop, set and character is hand crafted using clay, cardboard, wire and paint. He has created six animated films including, Mary and Max and Harvie Krumpet, awarded the Oscar for Best Short Animation in 2004. His unique and highly collectable pictures have been exhibited all over the world, and his films have participated in over 8oo film festivals and accumulated over 100 awards.