Toerisme Oostende, in partnership with Little Harry & Zumo
Ik, Léon Spilliaert
The city of Ostend sought to make an immersive walking tour that showcases the life, works, and emotional journey of Belgian artist Léon Spilliaert. Our role was to produce a series of expressive animated videos that visitors would encounter at specific stops along the route. These animations needed to reflect Spilliaert's signature style—marked by watercolor, ink, pencil, pastel, and gouache—while also conveying the personal, introspective spirit of the artist.
Tools: LumaLabs | RunwayML | Adobe After Effects | Adobe Premiere
The Result
Historical authenticity with contemporary digital storytelling
The resulting animations complemented the walking tour's narrative, immersing visitors in Léon Spilliaert's internal reflections at each significant location. By maintaining a consistent look and feel—aligned with Spilliaert's artistic style—the videos offered a cohesive, engaging experience that fused historical authenticity with contemporary digital storytelling.
Animation Samples
Spilliaert's Walk
Animated street scene with atmospheric lighting
Kappelestraat
Stylized transition of the iconic street view
Brise d'Ostende
Coastal scene with fog and smoke effects
Tour Experience
The walking tour combines an audio guide, a mobile application, and animated artworks to create a seamless journey through Spilliaert's world. Visitors can explore Ostend through the artist's eyes, experiencing his unique perspective at each location.
Interactive kiosk displaying Spilliaert's hologram
Mobile application guiding visitors through the walking tour
Additional Artworks
