Bob Godfrey : A Collaborative Act

12 Feb-17 Mar 2020

Overview

The exhibition celebrates the work of Bob Godfrey, a pivotal figure in British animation and in establishing the animation course at UCA. The artefacts on display unravel the underlying collaborative aspect of Godfrey’s work. While studio animation is a collaborative process, Godfrey’s work and interests extended beyond the field of animation. The comradery and strength of will runs throughout his life from his Second World War service in No. 47 (Royal Marine) Commando to the relentless battle to see his animated films brought to life. The success of his Oscar winning animated short Great (1975) lead to the development of other films that were never completed. His animated musicals about Jumbo the elephant (P.T. Barnum’s circus) and Shakespeare offer delightful insights to the magical potential of these films.