Knotts and Crosses
Tara Stockwell Williams (Tara Griz)
Ngāi Tahu
Key scene of Knotts and their mentor figure Kina in the ships kitchen
Pose exploration for Knotts
Knotts and the surface children
Key scene of Knotts confronted with the poverty on the surface
Bachelor of Design with Honours
Concept Design
Knotts and Crosses is a proof of concept art book for an animation, following Knotts, a young cabin kid trying to find their place aboard a sky pirate crew. But when a heist is hatched they are confronted with a difficult decision. Through compelling characters, this story highlights the importance of community and positive mindset in fostering the resilience needed to overcome the adversity in our lives.
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