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20156 minGdoc-short

The Scarecrow

20156 minGdoc-short

A character evolves from a simple sketch in 2014 to a fully developed gallery piece by 2016, debuting at Jim McKenzie's "Lost Magic" at Copro Gallery.

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A character evolves from a simple sketch in 2014 to a fully developed gallery piece by 2016, debuting at Jim McKenzie's "Lost Magic" at Copro Gallery.

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Jim McKenzie sketches a character in 2014, laying the groundwork for "The Scarecrow." Over six minutes, the film details the transformation from a simple drawing to a fully realized art piece. By 2016, this character debuts at McKenzie’s "Lost Magic" exhibition at Copro Gallery. The documentary captures each stage of the creative process, illustrating the evolution of an idea into a gallery show piece.

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