Looking at Miller’s animations at his website (Flash alert!) I can’t help but get the feeling that I have stumbled upon a series of televised chats between members of an alien civilisation. There are signs of a very advanced intelligence on show, but however hard I look, I cannot for the life of me extract any meaning from what is on show.
These films can be very beautiful, but my need for narrative is such that I’m frustrated not to find an iota of metaphor, or a whiff of story, and I end up feeling empty. Maybe I’m just shallow.
As usual, clicking on the small images will display larger versions.
Sun King, 2005
Into The Grid 1995
Flowing Grace 2005
Moving Target 1995
This last film was satisfying for its sculptural qualities and its restrained colour and lighting.
Ammonite 2005
You can buy Dennis Miller’s work online, too.
