THE BEAR CYCLE
A hand drawn...animation by Simon O'Carrigan

In the Bear Cycle, a bear rides a bicycle attached to a strange contraption around a pedestal where a matador stands. Stuck in a perpetual loop, the bear endlessly chases the matador’s flag as the matador continuously spins away from the bear. The Bear Cycle continues O'Carrigan's ongoing investigation of the integral ‘loop’ in video art.

Simon O’Carrigan is a visual artist and animator, based in Melbourne. His practice spans hand-drawn cel animation, collage, painting, and photography. O'Carrigan's work carries a layered aesthetic and despite using new media, his work delightfully retains a sense of the handmade.

The Bear Cycle screens at MPW every night from dusk onwards until August 1.