London design and animation duo Wednesday Studio (aka Iria Lopez and Daniela Negrin Ochoa) celebrate 11 years of working side by side with this joyful and abstract “visual love letter” to their creative partnership.

Iria Lopez and Daniela Negrin Ochoa: “Inspired by the theme of yin and yang, we set out to explore the idea that one cannot exist without the other; that in working together, we create something neither of us could make alone.

“The short we developed, plays with the balance of opposites: light and dark, movement and stillness, strength and softness. It’s a celebration of collaboration, duality, and creative connection. Symbolized by the bird (yang) and the fish (yin), the film reflects how our differences complement each other to form a whole.
 

“The film is a reminder that balance doesn’t mean sameness, it means being different in ways that make each other stronger.”

 
“Once we established the fish and bird characters, we chose imagery to complement these opposites – water/sky, sun/moon, circles/squares. We storyboarded every movement around the song ‘Lush’ by Northern Telekom, letting the music guide the pacing, tone, and transitions.

“The film was initially created in stark black and white to reflect the traditional yin and yang aesthetic. But something was missing. Our work is often vibrant, playful, and full of color. So we went back in and painted bold textured brush strokes onto many of the frames. These moments became a perfect representation of how we bring energy and joy into our work and into each other’s creative lives.

“The final film is an amalgamation of all the animation techniques we love and an expressive piece that speaks to the power of creative partnership. It’s a reminder that balance doesn’t mean sameness, it means being different in ways that make each other stronger.”

Watch the process reel:
 

 
 

 
Production: Wednesday Studio
Director/animator: Iria Lopez, Daniela Negrin Ochoa

Sound Design/Mix: Tom Drew
Music: “Lush” by Northern Telekom