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Joseph Xotta

BA (Hons) Animation

Stained glass window depicting a demon eating soup from a bowl.

I am a Multi-Media artist specialising in sculpture, concept design and set and puppet fabrication.

My style is heavily inspired by an interest in Anthropology and tactile, rustic aesthetics and is grounded in a sense of satire or irony.

Stop-Motion Animation by Joseph Xotta showing rustic-style puppets in set.
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During my final year at university I have conceptualised, fabricated and then filmed a Stop-Motion animation titled, ‘Life’s Feast’. The piece is personal and represents the anger and sadness surrounding my grandmother’s passing and the magic of my childhood. It was a cathartic exercise for me and symbolises the process of acceptance. Moving forwards I intend to create more sculptural work and gain experience in the film-making industry.

Scene from Stop Motion animation by Joseph Xotta, showing three puppets eating together at a table.
A turnaround of a sculpture by Joseph Xotta, showing a man with his head in his hand in sorrow.
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A surreal scene depicting three colourful monsters in a stained-glass room.
  • Character design
  • Model making
  • Sculpture
  • Set design
  • Stop motion
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