Paris animation/design house Pencil TV, director Danae Gosset, and co-director HouHou drop a lovely merger of metaphors and mixed media in this music video for Sudanese-American rapper Bas.

Danae Gosset: “The video for ‘Decent’ illustrates the challenges of balancing a healthy relationship as an artist while actively pursuing passion and success. The thematic exploration of restraint and escapism is brought to life through a series of performance art pieces interwoven into the narrative.

“The video was first made in 3D. We then printed and illustrated each frame before scanning and sequencing them back in.

“‘Decent’ was inspired by performance artists, drawing inspiration from Marina Abramovich, Yoann Bourgeois, and Yoko Ono. In conjunction with a vibrant visual landscape inspired by James Turrell, Olafur Eliason, and Dan Flavin.”
 
 

 
Artist: Bas
Label: Dreamville Records, Interscope Records

Production: Pencil TV
Director: Danae Gosset
Co-Director: HouHou
Creative Director: Ryan Doubiago
Art Director: Danae Gosset
Concept/Visdev Artist: HouHou
Storyboard Artist: HouHou
3D Animator: Angele Lopez, Lola Alonzo, HouHou
3D Modeler: Rishikesh Nayudu, HouHou
2D Animator: Isabel Stub, Zoe Partouche, Lea Becquet, Remi Dassault
Title Artist: Julie Pavia
Production Coordinator: Federico Materrazo