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Waylon Batt, 2016

by Nic Vevers

Digital Portraiture Award 2016
 

Finalist, Digital Portraiture Award 2016
Single-channel HD digital video

Waylon Batt, 2016 by Nic Vevers
Video: 2 minutes

This short film shows unicycling in a new light, moving it away from circus stereotypes and into the world of competitive sport. Waylon Batt is the current World Champion and the perfect subject to demonstrate the exquisite mix of skill, strength and balance it takes to ride a unicycle at this level.

Digital Portraiture Award 2016
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by Amiel Courtin-Wilson
Waylon Batt, 2016
by Nic Vevers
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Charles, 2015 video: 7 minutes
Charles, 2015 video: 7 minutes
Charles, 2015 video: 7 minutes
Charles, 2015 video: 7 minutes

Digital Portraiture Award 2016

Previous exhibition, 2016

An annual event to extend traditional notions of portraiture and foster emerging artists with an interest in new technology.
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