Mercurius (2007) by Bret Battey

Watch a clip from “Mercurius,“ a “lunar impact crater“ that shifts slowly between contradictory states. It melds the spiral form and earth colors to symbolize a paradoxical space between harmony and destruction. “Mercurius“ received First Prize from the Punto y Raya Festival 2007 (Madrid), First Prize from Abstracta 2007 (Rome), the “Breaking Out of the Frame“ Special Jury Prize of Amsterdam Film eXperience 2007, and Best Experimental Animation / Visual Music from Red Stick International Animation Festival 2008, Baton Rouge. For the complete film, please visit For more information about Bret Battey, please visit his website at ~bbattey/ This clip is an example of one of many works that are available for viewing in iotaCenter’s Library & Study Center located in Culver City: To make a viewing appointment, please contact us at info@iota