With computer animation as it is, there aren't many hand-animated shorts these days. Pixar was able to focus on depth of storytelling by adapting to computers and up until The Princess and the Frog and more recently, the new Winnie the Pooh film, it seemed hand animation was all but lost in this place. That is, except for the crazy and driven artists who animate on their own, for their own vision and viewpoint. Like Austin local, Eric Power, whose weapon of choice to animate his world is an x-acto blade and a deep well of patience. more ›

Wiretree - The Shore from Eric Power on Vimeo.

Gorgeous animation by Eric Power to support Wiretree's catchy tune, "The Shore." more ›

Times of turmoil are always expressed in the cultural output of troubled societies, and our current economic crisis is no exception. For better or worse, these uncertain times do provide inspiration for artists (many of whom have additional time to create thanks to layoffs and company cutbacks); as a result Austin's contemporary art magazine, Cantanker, has picked "Anxiety" as the conceptual theme for its most recent issue. On Saturday, Cantanker will celebrate the release of the latest issue as well as the opening of the accompanying group exhibit at Pump Project. The reception will also mark the release of the first Cantanker Artist Series T-shirt, designed by Austin designer and animator Eric Power. more ›

Austin's own visual art magazine, Cantanker, is once again celebrating the release of a new issue. he seventh installment of the carefully designed contemporary art publication revolves around the theme of identity. To celebrate the release of IDENTITY, Cantanker is throwing a party that includes performances by musicians and artists. Tonight at 7pm, the talented likes of Coma in Algiers and VC CHLDKRFT gather at Spider House to entertain fans of music and art alike. Joining the more traditional Austin party line-up of bands and DJs are local visual artists including accomplished cut paper and stop-motion animator Eric Power. more ›