An animation in which a 3D render of a honey dipper is encased in a wobbling, translucent pink bubble. To the right, a magnifying glass with two large, blinking eyes watches the bubble.

Fantastically bold new work from animator and illustrator Jack Sachs

Words: Rebecca Fulleylove
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Date: 10 March 2016; Work
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Animator and illustrator Jack Sachs has added more zany yet well-crafted work to his portfolio, featuring commissions for MTV, Zeit Magazine and The New York Times among many others. A focus on cartoonish 3D renders, Jack’s work has become more character based in recent months. It’s interesting to see how the creative’s outlandish spirit and exuberant ideas play out within the confines of a brief.

Most recently Jack was tasked with creating some idents for MTV UK and MTV International and one sees a hot dog gyrating on a remote control car, perfectly encapsulating the network’s surreal brand of entertainment. A kaleidoscopic celebration of colour and bubble-like forms, Jack adds humour to the movements and physicality of his figures, bringing them cheerfully to life.

A 3D render of a cluttered desk featuring a chunky grey television with a purple screen and a yellow diagonal stripe. A small character with large eyes and a wide grin sits atop the TV next to a blue box that reads “INFO INFO”. — Above
Jack Sachs: Pick Me Up TV

A 3D render of two hands framing a pair of wide, staring eyes against a bright turquoise background. A long, winding strip of lined paper and a yellow pencil float beside them. — Above
Jack Sachs: The New York Times

A 3D render of a head split open to reveal a small figure sitting in a rocking chair. The person looks through a telescope, while a globe and the numbers “1963” float above them. — Above
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Jack Sachs: Zeit Magazine

A 3D render of a grey hashtag character with large, wide eyes and orange shoes. The figure is set against a plain light blue background.

A 3D render of a stylized white unicorn wearing a pink wizard’s hat. The figure rears up on its hind legs with an arrow piercing its chest against a light blue background. — Above
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Jack Sachs: Zeit Magazine

A 3D render of a colourful alarm clock against a pink and purple gradient background. The clock face features the number “5” at the top, “9” at the bottom, a “B” on the right and a “?” on the left.

A 3D render of a character consisting of two large eyes and a wide, red mouth with white teeth. The figure wears blue shoes and stands on a shelf next to a blue book and a bowling pin. — Above
Jack Sachs: Pick Me Up TV

A 3D render for a Lucky Peach magazine cover shows a burrito and a slice of pizza facing off like boxers. Both food items have expressive, wide-eyed faces and are set against a bright pink background. The yellow masthead reads “Lucky Peach” and a vertical label on the right reads “The Versus Issue”. Text across the top lists various pairings, including “San Francisco vs. New York” and “Tokyo vs. The World”. — Above
Jack Sachs: Lucky Peach

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www.jacksachs.co.uk

About the Author

Rebecca Fulleylove

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Rebecca Fulleylove is a freelance writer and editor specialising in art, design and culture. She is also senior writer at Creative Review, having previously worked at Elephant, Google Arts & Culture, and It’s Nice That.

Fantastically bold new work from animator and illustrator Jack Sachs

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