Ars Electronica Festival · 2008
Kudan
by Taku Kimura
🏆 Award of Distinction · Prix Ars Electronica 2008
In 2008, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “Kudan” by Taku Kimura (Computer Animation) with an Award of Distinction. Explore 1 other work by Taku Kimura below.
As opposed to the mythological creature the Minotaur, a monster of western culture, a Japanese monster, the Kudan, has a human head and the body of a cow. A Kudan is born from a cow. It speaks human language, predicts war or disaster and dies in the three days.
About Taku Kimura
Taku Kimura (JP), Art Director / CGI Supervisor, born 1963 in Tokyo. 1981-1985: Nihon University, College of Art, Department of Fine Arts. 1985 - present: Links Digiworks Inc.
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