Revisiting Freshwater — Artist Q&A with Olivia Wilyman
This summer, Trinity Square Video presented Freshwater, a quietly powerful exhibition by illustrator and stop-motion animator Olivia Wilyman. Blending puppetry with hand-painted 2D animation, the film reimagines a childhood memory to explore themes of identity, transformation, and self-reflection.
Now that the exhibition has ended, we’re sharing our Artist Session Q&A video, where Olivia discusses the inspiration behind Freshwater, the challenges of building and animating her handmade puppets, and the layered symbolism behind the film’s title.
Watch the full conversation now.
Produced by: Trinity Square Video
Shot & Edited by: Danny Alexander
TSV acknowledges the support of: The Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council with funding from the City of Toronto, Ontario Trillium Foundation, our Interns, our Donors, Volunteers and Members.
