Luci Barrett

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Material Tests, 2025. Stop-motion animation frames out of cement, paper,
fabric, cardboard, wood, and clay, Varying sizes.
Moving Poetry, 2025. Stop-motion animation frames, 8 x 10 in.
Hand to Hand

There is no undo button in handcraft. Unlike the magical ‘command + Z’ 
of digital tools, once something is created by hand, there will always 
be some mark, scratch, or dent left behind, signifying your presence. 
This idea fascinates me, especially in considering how to integrate 
analog materials and processes into both static and motion graphic 
design. There is something uniquely powerful about the originality of 
handmade work and how no one could ever replicate it exactly—it is 
entirely yours. Similarly, I’m captivated by the meticulous care that goes
into frame-by-frame animation, where each frame is considered with 
intention. 

Hand to Hand reflects both the tactile nature of creation and 
the deeper interconnected relationships between the designer, the work, 
and the audience that analog methods reveal. I begin by experimenting 
with materiality, exploring how physical elements can conceptually
resonate with the subject and enhance audience engagement. From 
there, I consider how these static art forms can be digitally transformed 
into time-based narratives, offering a more dynamic and interactive 
experience for the viewer. 

By blending analog with digital through 
motion, I aim to create new design possibilities. My goal is to foster a 
genuine connection with the audience, inspiring a deeper appreciation 
for analog techniques where the journey of creation is as meaningful
as the final product. Imperfections are not to be fixed but celebrated. 
Ultimately, I want to explore how analog methods can enhance design, 
engaging the designer and the audience.











Boston University College of Fine Arts
School of Visual Arts