In 2022, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “Absence” by Marc Hericher (Computer Animation) with an Award of Distinction.
A homeless man collapses violently on the ground and remains frozen on all fours. The journalists' sudden interest in this man takes us into a grotesque and absurd media vortex. Statement of intent This project was born out of my interest in the journalistic treatment of information, particularly on recurring subjects…
About Marc Hericher
Marc Hericher (FR) studied illustration and Fine Arts, and then animation at the Parisian ENSAD art school, with a marked taste for storytelling and video art.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.