At the heart of every LAIKA film are the artists who meticulously craft every element. Through behind-the-scenes photography, video clips and physical artwork from its films, visitors will be immersed in LAIKA\u2019s creative process, exploring the production design, sets, props, puppets, costumes, and world-building that have become the studio\u2019s hallmarks. Their films are a triumph of imagination, ingenuity and craftsmanship and have redefined the limits of modern animation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPortland Art Museum and Northwest Film Center are thrilled to partner with LAIKA to present the wonders of this distinct enterprise,\u201d said Brian Ferriso, The Marilyn H. and Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr. Director and Chief Curator of the Portland Art Museum. \u201cLAIKA at its core is an artistic endeavor that embraces the past and infuses it with a 21st-century vision. LAIKA\u2019s aesthetic vocabulary continues to be shaped by the people and uniqueness of this special state.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Established in Portland, Oregon in 2005, LAIKA has produced four Oscar\u00ae-nominated features, including Kubo and the Two Strings<\/em><\/strong> (2016), The Boxtrolls<\/em><\/strong> (2014), ParaNorman<\/em><\/strong> (2012) and Coraline <\/em><\/strong>(2009). Among LAIKA\u2019s many accolades is a 2016 Scientific and Technology Oscar\u00ae for its rapid prototyping system, which uses 3D printers to revolutionize film production. Through technological and creative innovations, LAIKA is devoted to telling new and original stories in unprecedented ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe believe storytelling is an important part of who we are,\u201d says Travis Knight, President & CEO of LAIKA and the director of its most recent award-winning film, Kubo and the Two Strings. \u201c<\/em>LAIKA embraces our great privilege to tell stories by creating films that bring people together, kindle imaginations and inspire people to dream. We are proud to be able to showcase our creative process through this partnership with the Portland Art Museum, one of the country\u2019s greatest art institutions, and the Northwest Film Center. Art in its finest forms speaks to our shared humanity, opening us up to new ways of thinking and feeling and helping us to recognize the hidden connectivity of all things. With this exhibit, LAIKA, PAM, and the Northwest Film Center have created something that can be part of that communal process of change and connection.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the course of the exhibition the Northwest Film Center will present wide-ranging programming showcasing the studio\u2019s work and surveying the evolution of stop-motion animation since before the turn of the 20th century. Along with film exhibition programming, the Center will offer a range of animation classes, workshops, and visiting artist programs for students, artists, families, and community members of all ages, including exhibition offerings in its Global Classroom screening program for high school students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a city renowned for its maker scene, Animating Life: The Art, Science, and Wonder of LAIKA<\/em><\/strong> and its related film and educational programming will be a celebration of the intersection of art, craft, film and technology. Proudly embracing the studio\u2019s unconventional, independent Portland spirit, the exhibition and programs will serve to celebrate LAIKA\u2019s singular position in Portland and in the global film community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Organized by the Portland Art Museum and the Northwest Film Center in collaboration with LAIKA.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Phil and Penny Knight<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exhibition Series Sponsors<\/p>\n\n\n\n Helen Jo and Bill Whitsell Laura S. Meier Daniel Bergsvik and Donald Hastler Oregon Film The Museum is conveniently located on the historic Park Blocks in the center of downtown Portland, which is easy to get around by public transit or on foot. The Portland Business Alliance has installed way-finding signs which direct you to the cultural district, where the Museum is located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is generally plenty of street parking surrounding the Museum. These spaces range from 1 \u2013 4 hours and can be paid for using a credit card or the Parking Kitty app<\/a>. 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Acknowledgments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Presenting Sponsor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Lead Sponsor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Major Sponsors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Clark Foundation
Ameriprise Financial
Columbia Threadneedle
KinderCare Education
Stoel Rives
US Bank
Ameriprise Financial<\/p>\n\n\n\nSponsors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Jackson Foundation
Boeing
Stratasys
Travel Portland
Vernier<\/p>\n\n\n\nSupporters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Elizabeth Lilley
Charles and Ruth Poindexter
Grace Serbu
Fran and John von Schlegell in honor of Jordan Schnitzer
Friends of Animating Life
The Heathman Hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\nPromotional Partner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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